×
Go back to Martindale-Avvo ➔

New York Collaborative Family Law Legal Questions

Want a good answer? Ask a thorough question starting with "Who, What, When, How, Will I or Do I".
Then, add details. This will help you get a quicker and better answer.
Question field is required
Explanation field is required
A valid US zip code is required Validating the Zip Code.
Question type field is required
Question type field is required
1
Ask a Question
2
Details
3
Submit
1
Ask a Question
2
Submit
Fullname is required
A valid email address is required.
Receive a follow-up from lawyers after your question is answered
A valid phone number is required
Select the best time for you to receive a follow-up call from a lawyer after your question is answered. (Required field)
to
Invalid Time

*Required fields

Question
Description
By submitting your question, you understand and agree to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy for use of the site. Do not include any personal information including name, email or other identifying details in your question or question details. An attorney-client relationship is not being established and you are not a prospective client of any attorney who responds to your question. No question, answer, or discussion of any kind facilitated on this site is confidential or legal advice. Questions answered are randomly selected based on general consumer interest and not all are addressed. Questions may display online and be archived by Martindale-Hubbell.
5 legal [2, *]questions have been posted about collaborative family law by real users in New York. Ask your question and dive into the knowledge of attorneys who handle your issue regularly. All topics and other states can be accessed in the dropdowns below.
New York Collaborative Family Law Questions & Legal Answers
Do you have any New York Collaborative Family Law questions and need some legal advice or guidance? Ask a Lawyer to get an answer or read through our 5 previously answered New York Collaborative Family Law questions.
Collaborative Family Law
New York

Recent Legal Answers

I want to know if my 16 year old daughter doesn't want to stay with my sister anymore can she come to live with me

Answered 4 months ago by attorney Thomas Weiss   |   1 Answer
Thomas Weiss
I don't have enough information to answer your question.    Why is your daughter currently living with your sister?  Is there a custody order in place?  Are there any Family Court or Supreme Court orders impacting custody? What is the bad situation that you are referring to?  ... Read Answer
I don't have enough information to answer your question.    Why is your daughter currently living with your sister?  Is there a... Read Answer

Do I have a case

Answered 11 months ago by attorney Thomas Weiss   |   1 Answer
Thomas Weiss
Good morning, I do not have enough information to answer your question. Where in NY are you located? Who made the accusation?  Is there any open investigation against you?  If so, by whom?  Have there been any findings?
Good morning, I do not have enough information to answer your question. Where in NY are you located? Who made the accusation?  Is there any open... Read Answer

Can u sue someone for child support that's married to someone else and I didn't know

Answered a year ago by attorney Thomas Weiss   |   1 Answer
Thomas Weiss
Yes, you can sue someone for child support no matter what their marital status.  The parent has an obligation to provide support to the child.  Feel free to contact me if you would like to discuss your matter further.
Yes, you can sue someone for child support no matter what their marital status.  The parent has an obligation to provide support to the... Read Answer

Can son still see 8 old daughter with mom’s order of protection for yelling at him.

Answered a year and 3 months ago by attorney Thomas Weiss   |   1 Answer
Thomas Weiss
The father should file a petition in family court for visitation.  It is almost always in the best interest of the child for the father to have regular and meaningful contact with the child and the courts will typically bend over backwards to make certain that there is reasonable parenting time to the non-custodial parent based on the circumstances.... Read Answer
The father should file a petition in family court for visitation.  It is almost always in the best interest of the child for the father to have... Read Answer

I’m genuinely curious if my ex-boyfriend has any rights to my son? He’s not his bio dad but he signed the birth certificate

Answered 2 years and 3 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer
Stephen Arnold Black
You could file a child support case against him, and when the hearing judge is requested by your ex to do a paternity exam, all of you will have to take a DNA test. Once it is determined that he is not the father of the child, your child support request will be denied. He would probably make a motion to amend the birth certificate to remove his name from it based on the paternity test. ... Read Answer
You could file a child support case against him, and when the hearing judge is requested by your ex to do a paternity exam, all of you will have to... Read Answer
Collaborative Family Law
New York

Helpful Resources