Child custody
You need to provide more details in order to get a proper answer.
New York, NY
Divorce and separation Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Family
You need to provide more details in order to get a proper answer.
If the court was closed due to snow the court will gove you both a new day to appear in the future. Call the court and find out what the new date is.
You need to find the mother. Search on social media. Hire a private investigator.
That sounds pricey for an ad but it depends on where and what the requirements for publication are.
If you do not attend and it is your petition your case will be dismissed.
In Brooklyn it could 6 to 9 months for an uncontested divorce. That are very behind.
If you feel there is abuse involved here and your father lacks capacity you may want to look into getting guardianship of you father or at least...
You risk them taking them both and the new born. You can ask them for services and help with the younger child. There are programs that can help....
Selected as the best answer
There is no limitation to you. If you decide the engagement is over then it is.
I will repost to landlord tenant law so that you can get proper answers.