Divorce and Family Law FAQs

Whether or not you’re violating the “first right of refusal” language in your custody orders has a lot to do with the specific language in the order. In most cases, a situation like the one you describe would not be considered a violation, but it’s difficult to know exactly what a given judge … [Read more...] about My Ex Says My Child Should Sleep At Their House Since I Work Nights, But My Child Is In Bed And In The Care Of Her Grandparents Long Before I Leave For work. Am I Violating “First Right Of Refusal” By Going To Work In Queens?

Without knowing more, it’s impossible to put your mind entirely at ease, but based on these facts, it’s likely that your former spouse’s custody petition won’t succeed. It’s not unusual for an ex to take drastic, even unfair measures when their former spouse is remarrying, but putting your child … [Read more...] about I’ve Been My Child’s Primary Caregiver For The Last Few Years, But My Ex Has Filed For Custody Now That I’m Remarrying. What Chance Do They Have To Get Custody In A Queens Court?

You should speak to an attorney in Queens right away. While it’s unlikely that your former spouse’s petition will result in you losing custody, the stakes are simply too high to risk challenging the action on your own. The fact that your ex hasn’t paid child support is a big strike against … [Read more...] about My Ex Doesn’t Pay Child Support But Has Petitioned For Custody After Moving Back To Queens. What Can I Do?

While Queens judges do give consideration to the financial stability that children will experience in each parent’s home, it is one of many factors they take into account when determining which parent can best provide for the child’s well being. Just because you don’t have a job now doesn’t mean … [Read more...] about Can I Get Custody Even If I’m Not Working In Queens?