Can i get my daughter back?

You would need to file a custody petition. You may arguably have jurisdiction to file in PA, if the child was previously residing there for more...

Can I use 'character reference' letters in a Custody Hearing in NYC?

You cannot present character reference letters at trial. You must call the persons as witnesses as only their testimony would be (potentially)...

Lawsuit against NY police department.

A notice of claim indeed needs to be filed within 90 days of the date of the incident. That said, you may have only waived your state claims at...

Court papers

You can serve interlocutory papers by mail, but if they are papers in which you need an affidavit of service for (such as a motion), then the...

Im looking to see how PA court has ruled historically regarding the case below

I'm confused by your posting. You say you're in New York, the mother is in Florida, but are wondering how a Pennsylvania court would rule on the...

I would like to know how about getting sole physical custody of my son, to have my husband adopt him.

If you already have an order of sole custody, then no need to file again. Just proceed with the adoption case, as it sounds like you have good...

Going through court for child support, please help

Usually an additional cost to cover the child on medical insurance is split on a pro-rata basis. As such, it's not that the entire amount would be...

What would be the reasons for taking daughter from mother

There are numerous factors considered regarding custody. Depending on the age of the child, the child's preferences may be considered. Your...

My ex has filed false reports against me to win a custody case. How can I defend myself and press charges ?

In short, the way you "defend yourself" is at trial. Subpoena the police officer for trial. If all her allegations in the present petition...

I have a court appointed attorney in a N.Y.C. Family Court. Am I entitled to transcripts of proceedings for whatever reason?

If your new attorney must pick up the trial where it left off, I see almost no way s/he would NOT be able to obtain the transcripts. Indeed, I'd...

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