No, you cannot voluntarily terminate your parental rights. Parental rights can only be terminated by adoption or the filing of a neglect/abuse...

Wife left without notice with the children. What do I do not to lose custody and visitation

You should immediately consult with an experienced family court and matrimonial law attorney. The attorney will most likely want you to file a...

Is this a violation of an OOP?

It is unlikely that service of a court proceeding by your husband's father would be a violation of the order of protection. If there is a court...

You need to retain a lawyer experienced in family law. There are too many things going on in your case for you to go to court by yourself. If you...

How do I get custody of my kids?

You file a petition for custody in the family court of the county the children reside with their mother. You should consult or retain an...

A parent is not awarded primary residential custody just because he or she makes more money and has a bigger home. There are many factors that the...

Can I withhold my kids from scheduled visitation with their father if he regularly misses the visitation he was granted?

No, you are not allowed to violate the order. Instead, you should file a petition in family court to modify the terms of the order based upon the...

How to proceed with separation with an immigrant?

You can get a divorce. You should consult with an experienced divorce attorney to represent you through the process.

Will hiring a new attorney pre-trial be seen as unfavorable by the judge?

You should hire a new lawyer who has the time to handle your case. It is doubtful that the judge will care that you changed attorneys.

Who gets the ring in divorce?

The recipient of the ring gets it in a divorce since it is that spouse's separate property. The above assumes that the engagement ring was given...