Can my grandma get custody of my little brother after he got adopted .

There is certainly a possibility as a sex offender would be registered so it would be easy to prove. My advise is to file a custody petition & get...

I would like to undo guardianship of a minor. how would I do that?

You need to file a petition for modification, and allege facts sufficient to warrant a change of custody. What you should expect depends on a full...

Being a foster care parent for my grandchild

If ACS "closed the case," you cannot become a "foster parent" because the child was never in foster care to begin with. You should consider filing...

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I want to see my child.

You should file a motion to vacate your default. Alternatively, you should file a petition for visitation with the Family Court. Do so as soon as...

My daughter in law had twins by another man while married to my son who is in jail. Is my son responsible for her children?

It's certainly possible for her to have given the children his last name, based on the legal doctrine of "presumption of legitimacy." This means...

How do I rebut the presumption that the "non-monied" spouse should get counsel fees?

It depends how many factors, such as what exactly the disparity is, as well as whether you're providing support and/or maintenance (& thus...

My kids father owes child support, at court he said that his mother and grandmother is supporting him can i sue his parents.

First, you cannot sue his parents. But that said, the Magistrate may consider support family is giving him as impacting his ability to pay the...

My Girlfriends mom may possibly need a matrimonial lawyer in NYC who is able to work on contingency. The payout is worth it!

Contingency fees are prohibited on Family Law cases in New York. What is allowed is for the lawyer to charge a lower fee at first, pending counsel...

You're best advised to contact both insurance companies as well as the financial aid office of your school & ask them directly whether you getting...

Hello. I am planning a divorce in 2-3 years due to my circumstances. Is it possible to see a lawyer now and if so, how does it

The best thing you can do is to call a NYC Divorce attorney & schedule a consultation appointment. At the appointment, the lawyer can fully review...