Do I need to get non-custodial parent's permission to move out of the immediate boroughs of NYC to Westchester, NY at least?

The question is what your move will do to the Father's visitation. If you have an order of custody, there is likely an order with a visitation...

If a father's name is not on a birth certificate and there is no order of filiation (paternity), then the child has no legal father. No support...

I just received a phone call from Child Protective Services that an allegation came back to be unfounded.

If the documents state that she is the reporter, you could argue that she is not fostering the relationship between you and your child, but that...

What can and cannot be written in a custody agreement

While I appreciate your desire to start at the beginning, I like to start clients off with "what do you want?" They usually offer what they can...

I will be filing for divorce, and will have to relocate. My husband is in agreement with the move. What do I need to do?

Your relocation will allow things down, not speed things up. One way you can try is to have an attorney draft a relocation agreement that lays out...

If my wife take my son to nj and refused to come back to ny is it hard to get a custody?

My first question is whether she is relocating or just visiting. My second question is whether she is keeping you from visiting with the child. ...

My ex had my 13 yr old daughter detained on a mental hygiene arrest. My daughter does not want to return to that home. options?

You want to jump on this. High tail it to court with a skilled lawyer. This is very complex and you will need help.

Can I sue my client's lawyer?

You would sue the client since the attorney had apparent authority to sign on his client's behalf. During the course of discovery you would ask...

I will simplify this as best as i can. this is regarding a 800,00 dollar lawsuit that i feel i have a claim to.

This is not a divorce matter. I am reclassifying as litigation.

I am in a process of finding a lawyer in family law, but does NY have board certification in family law?

New York does not certify its attorneys like other states do, like Texas. You should use the find-a-lawyer function here on Avvo and interview...

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