I live in Nassau county New York. My son is about to turn 21 in September and is in college. Can I stop paying child support?
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Answered on June 26, 2021
You really should consider having a consultation to have an attorney review your agreement and court order prior to ceasing payment.
If there is...
How does abandonment work in a separating situation?
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Answered on June 26, 2021
If you move out, it will hurt you in any custody case against your husband. It's not abandonment if you share parenting time between your two...
Can an unmarried women take the child and move from Montana to New York??
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Answered on June 26, 2021
Assuming there is no prior court order prohibiting the move, she can take the children to New York if the child is in danger.
What to do if my daughters father is giving her medications without consent?
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Answered on June 26, 2021
Contact CPS and tell them what is happening. You can also file an emergency petition in family court to modify the prior order if there is an order...
Will I, a father, have more legal rights than the mother if my last name is the baby’s last name?
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Answered on June 26, 2021
Your rights would not be superior to the mother's rights. If you signed an acknowledgment of paternity, you would be the legal father with equal...
Can I changemy 15 year Olds last name?
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Answered on June 26, 2021
Once your son turns 18, he can change his name without any parent's permission. As a general rule, a change of name of a child prior to age of 18...
Can my mom call the cops on my dad for me leaving to go to his house after she said no?
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Answered on June 26, 2021
CPS has no jurisdiction over you once you reach the age of 18. At 18, you can live or visit your father as much as you want. Assuming she does not...
Dating before divorced and impact on trial
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Answered on June 26, 2021
In a New York City case, the consequence of a wife having a boyfriend and living with another man is usually nominal although it really would...
Can a family court 2 year permanent order of protection against a parent be extended?
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Answered on June 26, 2021
You can go seek an extension of the order of protection from the family court that issued the order. She can also refuse to go with him. If this is...
What can you do if you want to file a petition for paternity but don’t know where the mother is?
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Answered on June 26, 2021
You would need to hire a private investigator to try to find her. That would be a first step. The second step would be to ask the court for some...