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answered on Jul 7, 2025

It is completely understandable that you want to ensure your daughter's safety and confirm whether there is an active protection order in place. As a parent with physical custody, it can be frustrating to be told you cannot access information that may directly impact your child's... View More

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answered on Jul 7, 2025

I'm sorry you are dealing with a situation that puts your child's safety and well-being at risk. When a parent believes that the other parent is exposing the child to harm, New York law provides a way to seek court intervention and request changes to custody and visitation arrangements.... View More

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answered on Jul 1, 2025

I'm sorry you're facing this difficult situation. Property rights during divorce can be complex, especially when one spouse received a gift and the other made financial or non-financial contributions. In New York, the classification of property as marital or separate is a key factor in... View More

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answered on Jun 26, 2025

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this confusing and stressful situation. Questions about identity, adoption, and inheritance can be deeply personal and legally complex, especially when records appear inconsistent.

In New York, once an adoption is finalized, the adopted individual... View More

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answered on Jun 26, 2025

It sounds like you are doing your best to meet your child support obligations while also trying to manage your own financial stability. Situations involving overpayments and miscalculations in the child support system can be frustrating and difficult to resolve without clear legal guidance.... View More

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answered on Jun 21, 2025

It is understandable to want clarity about your financial responsibilities, especially when a child reaches adulthood and begins working. In New York State, child support generally continues until the child turns 21, unless a court determines the child is legally emancipated before that age.... View More

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answered on Jun 21, 2025

Yes, you can seek a divorce in New York even if your marriage took place only in the Dominican Republic. The key question is not where the marriage occurred but whether the marriage is legally recognized and whether the New York courts have jurisdiction over the parties.

New York recognizes... View More

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answered on Jun 19, 2025

I understand how upsetting it must be to discover that valuable inherited jewelry is missing, especially when it carries deep personal meaning. You are right to seek guidance on your legal options in New York.

In cases involving missing personal property such as jewelry, one potential legal... View More

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answered on Jun 14, 2025

The asker cannot recover past child support without a properly entered order of support prepared by a support magistrate. The only way to get child support payments is to file a petition for support now. This is when the order starts to accumulate arrearages if the non-custodial parent fails to pay... View More

If your son had no Will, the laws of intestacy control who takes his estate. If he was married when he died and left no children, then his wife would be the sole beneficiary of his estate. if your son owed you money, then you could file a claim against the estate, but you would have to be able to... View More

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answered on May 30, 2025

This is a difficult question to answer without a review of the orders involved. Ordinarily, emancipation wipes out the order of support. A well written stipulation will list exhaustively what constitutes emancipation: the child's marriage, reaching eighteen years of age, entering the U.S.... View More

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answered on May 29, 2025

It can be difficult to navigate changes to official documents when both parents are deceased, especially across jurisdictions. In your case, adding your deceased father’s name to your Puerto Rican birth certificate may still be possible, but it typically involves a legal process through the... View More

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answered on May 23, 2025

I'm sorry you're going through this. It’s upsetting to feel shut out of your child’s life, especially when you're trying to do the right thing by going through the courts. In New York, when parents are not married and there is no custody order in place, both parents generally... View More

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answered on May 20, 2025

It is understandable that you want your daughter's name to reflect your family unit, especially when you have full legal custody and the father has had little involvement in her life. Navigating the legal process for a name change in New York can be frustrating, particularly when dealing with... View More

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answered on May 19, 2025

In New York, you cannot obtain two separate marriage certificates for the same marriage event. However, if you wish to update your surname to a hyphenated version after your marriage certificate has been issued, you can request an amendment to the existing certificate. This process does not require... View More

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answered on May 18, 2025

I understand your concern about your grandson's safety and the confusion surrounding the guardianship paperwork. In New York, the legality of a notarized guardianship document generally depends on whether it was properly executed, which includes being signed by the parties involved and... View More

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answered on May 18, 2025

To obtain divorce documentation from Kings County, New York City (Brooklyn), you will need to follow a few specific steps. Divorce records in New York are generally considered confidential, and access is limited to the parties involved in the case, their attorneys, and individuals who have a court... View More

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answered on May 18, 2025

I understand your concerns about your child's well-being and your frustration with the lack of support and involvement from her father. In New York, if you are seeking full custody of your child, you can take several steps to protect your rights and ensure that your child is cared for in a... View More

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answered on May 16, 2025

The answer to your question about your husband leaving the marital home should have been answered in the divorce documents. Assuming you were awarded sole ownership of the marital residence, or exclusive use and occupancy, there should have been a vacate date for him. If he will not leave, your... View More

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answered on May 18, 2025

I understand how frustrating and stressful it can be to deal with an ex-spouse who refuses to leave your property after a divorce. Since your divorce is uncontested and the property is legally in your name, you have several legal options to address this situation under New York law.

First,... View More