Divorce and Family Law FAQs

Grandparents are sometimes able to obtain custody of their grandchildren in Queens. While the rights of parents are given much greater consideration by judges than the rights of grandparents, ultimately a judge has to make a determination that’s in the best interest of the children. In cases … [Read more...] about Can I Get Custody Of My Grandchild In Queens?

Both family court and supreme court can hear child custody modification cases, so where you file may depend on whether your existing order was created as part of a divorce settlement. Some divorce decrees will stipulate that jurisdiction for subsequent matters remains in the supreme court, in … [Read more...] about Do I File In Family Court Or The Supreme Court To Modify Child Custody In Queens?

Don’t panic. Your situation is extremely common. Even after a new court order is issued, Queens will continue withdrawing child support from your paychecks and providing the money to your child’s other parent. This will often continue even when you’ve contacted them or visited them in person … [Read more...] about Why Is Child Support Still Being Withdrawn From My Checks If I Won Custody In Queens?

While it’s unusual, people in Queens can appeal a child custody ruling in certain cases. When a judge’s ruling is inconsistent with established law or where facts in the case were ignored, the losing party has the right to petition a higher court to review the case. In most cases, people seek … [Read more...] about Can I Appeal The Judge’s Ruling Awarding Child Custody To My Ex In Queens?