You do not enforce it against the POA, you enforce it against the ex spouse. You file a petition in Family Court or in Supreme Court. Talk to an attorney.

It depends on the state of residence. Each state has it's own jurisdiction requirements. You need to speak to a lawyer in the appropriate jurisdiction.

You can use any Attorney you choose as long as you pay gor him/her. However if you are asking gor a court appointed attorney then you get who is on the Judge's list.

No. An adjournment is simply postponing the court appearance until another date. A dismissal means the case is over. If you need it to continue you need to file a motion or new case. Talk to another lawyer to see what your next step should be.

Not automatically. You need to get the court to grant you custody.

In my 34 years specializing in family law in NY I have never heard the term parental estoppel. However, if you are referring to a non biological parent being held out as the parent of a child for support purposes. NY has case law in which non biological "parents" have been held... View More

Any action must take place in the state (or territory) where the child has lived forvthe past 6 months.

Yes. The other party is entitled to see all financial documents.

While a grandparent has a right to petition the court for visitation, they do not have an automatic right to such. A grandparent who has had little to no contact with the child would have a hard time justifying visitation rights.

New York does not recognize common law marriage. Spousalsupport can not be granted if the couple is not legally married.

Financial disclosure is mandatory in a divorce case. The attorney could simply get a subpoena if you do not cooperate.

The child support matter, once it is resolved, will be retroactive to the date of filing. Your attorney should demand the cases be put on for trial. There is no reason a case should be adjourned that many times.

No need to get married again. Your Canadian marriage is fine. If you want to change your name on social security or diver's license you can simply show your marriage license. Or you could file a name change petition in court.

If you have a valid separation agreement that should govern equitable distribution. Speak to an attorney to go over your agreement.

Short answer, no. A biological father who is not the custodial parent, is responsible for child support regardless of whether he exercises other rights. Only if someone else steps in to adopt the child will the biological father be relieved of his responsibilities.

If there are arrears, there must have been some order. A custodial parent can waive arrears unless there was public assistance, in which case only the Department of Social Services can do it since the arrears would be owed to them.

First, there may be documents that are missing or needs correction. Second, Suffolk County clerks office was hacked and that put much of the clerks work well behind.

You need to speak to a lawyer. Unless you are a business, you can not file chapter 11.

If you are not related by blood there is absolutely no restriction on marriage.

It depends on your divorce judgment. Typically jurisdiction lies where the child was residing for the past 6 months. Co tact an attorney to review the divorce.