What are my rights in this situation and what can I/ should I do?

Unfortunately, ACS can pull these stunts with impunity and they are shielded from lawsuits. If you have any proof that it was a particular...

My son's father is responsible for getting him to school but is always late. Can I get in trouble for this?

This may be an issue of educational neglect. More importantly, your son's education is suffering because of this.

Mediation?

If this has to do with custody then there is no requirement for mediation. You can ask for mediation and if the court offers it, they may refer...

What state do I file for divorce?, What are other methods of serving besides in person in New York State that are acceptable?

There is no cool down period. She needs to be served personally.

Abandonment laws?

If you have custody already then you do not need to take him to court. If you are looking for support then you need to start a petition in family...

How long before I can get a fathers right terminated in NY?

You cannot remove his rights. You are better off making sure that he pays support. Try to hire an attorney to get as much support as possible.

How are assets that were acquired previous to a marriage like money in an IRA account handled during a divorce?

Assets acquired prior to marriage are not divided during a divorce unless those assets were comingled with marital assets in which case those...

HELP! Going to trial to fight an order of protection against my husband.

In a word, no. There is no excuse (outside of perhaps self defense) against the crime of assault. This evidence should be excluded. If this matter...

What are my custodial rights as a father if my name isn't on the birth certificate?

Firstly, if the child has been in Mississippi, you need to speak to an attorney in that state as Mississippi is the proper state wherein the issue...

While you should run this by your attorney, unless there is court order telling you otherwise, you should be able to relocate.