How can father file abandonment on mother ? When can father start the process ?

If a parent seeks a formal declaration of legal and residential custody, he or she simply has to go to the family court in the county in which the...

Do i need to contact the courts or the child support stop automatically after 21 years of age?

If they are still taking out money for three children even though two of them are over 21, you will need to now Petition the Court to Modify the...

You sound like you are in over your head litigating pro se against a represented party in litigation where there can be life changing economic...

After three years, can I request a modification of child support if I signed a settlement agreement?

I agree with counsel that the terms of your settlement agreement are important. I encourage you to review the agreement, preferably by or with an...

How to prepare myself for a custody battle and what to expect?

One can never fully prepare for what is to come in a custody battle because so much of what can transpire in said proceeding can be influenced by a...

Do I have to find a sitter if I'm not the non-custodial parent

I agree with my wise fellow attorney that the ideal solution is for you and the child's mother to work things out between yourselves. In...

Can a person enter a plea of not guilty without a lawyer and reserve his right to obtain counsel at a later time?

In NYC, if you are arrested and processed through the system, you are arraigned before a judge, at which time you are represented by assigned...

Is it illegal for your mother to not help you get a copy of your birth certificate and social ?

You are legally an adult. You don't need your mother to obtain a copy of your birth certificate or social security card. GOOGLE Social security...

Are you consider an preciicate felony? If you caught an felony in 2000

New York law has a predicate felony law, which means that a person who has a felony conviction is guaranteed prison time if convicted of another...

My son suffered a broken jaw in 2 places by a guy who was wearing knuckle dusters he is on remand and he has pleaded not guilty?

What is the crown court? Knuckle Dusters? Whatever those answers, you have not provided enough information for anyone to be able to answer your...