Your children need to live in New York for Six months in order for NY to be their home state

Could I motion to dismiss respondents order of protection?

You need to have grounds and I suggest you have an attorney look into the matter and the details and advise you.

Couple, not married, 2 yr. old son, breaking up. If father moves out does it ruin chances for him to get custody?

It is not abandonment you can make a schedule of when you will visit your child if you are moving out. If mom won't agree then you ned to file a...

What can I do to get full physical and legal custody of my son?

If you do feel threatened by hi and he continues his abuse you should seek a restraining order against him. In addition, if you are not married to...

Question about custody

Your attorney needs to ask that an attorney be appointed for the children so that they have a voice in the proceedings. Be mindful that there is...

The judge can't force you to take your children to church. However do you share joint legal custody or do you have sole legal custody of your...

Am I still obligated to pay child support?

Yes unless you have an order modifying your child support obligation you still need to pay child support.

I did not go to a hearing but I sent a lawyer to represent me. Opposing counsel said I was in default.

What type of hearing? If you do not attend court when you are supposed to you can't just send an attorney in your stead and not appear. You will...

Chances of Father getting primary custody, where his work schedule is 6/24 hour shifts per month. Mother works 4/5 days a week.

The most relevant factor is who is the child's primary caretaker. In addition to that many factors are considered in coming to a child custody...

Can a mother be arrested for child neglect because she reports domestic violence?

She needs to report the abuse immediately and do everything with in her power to make sure her child is not in an abusive environment or she can be...