Can my ex fiancé & I get a notarized custody agreement? Is it legally binding? Is what we agree on including custody/support ok?

You must get a Family Court order if you want your agreement to be legally binding. It is possible to file a petition in the court and have the...

What rights do i have as the paternal grandmother?

Grandparents are limited in the type of visitation they can receive through the Family Court. New York does not grant grandparents a right of...

Could I keep my child’s father away if he choose not to be involved for 2 years? Not on birth certificate- now wants involvement

He has the ability to file a paternity petition in the Family Court, in which he could seek to establish that he is the father of the child. If he...

If I am the custodial parent and on my financial avidant I claimed that I pay for day care but now that I lost my job

If you are no longer employed and the child is not care, the court will question the need for any further day care payments to be included in the...

If I was to leave the state with my children, what could my husband do?

He can file a custody petition in the court, seeking to prevent from relocating to another state. You should speak to him regarding your potential...

How do i get Legal Custody without knowing father information?

If your child support is being paid out through your local child support collection unit, than you should contact them to see if they can provide...

If the children are remaining here in NY, than nothing will stop you from leaving the country without completing the rehab. You should file for...