What happens after a petition is made?

It depends on what exactly she's not following & how to what extent she's not following the agreement. If it involves denial of access, the top...

21 year old son stopped going to school and the mom hid that he was not entitled to child support until 22, can I get a refund?

There is a possibility of a refund, but a definitive answer should be given only after a complete review of your prior agreement. Thus, you should...

Can I get a no contact against my boyfriend ex wife who is harassing me even if I plan on relocating?

Because you do not have a sufficient familial relationship with her, you cannot file for an order of protection in Family Court. As such, you...

How can I keep my psychologically abusive dad away from me?

If you are their tenant, then they can kick you out at the end of your lease anyway. It seems your best move is to secure alternate residence.

What should I do to start a step-parent adoption case to adopt my husband's daughter in the state of New York?

First, a home study is generally required. Second, adoption cases are quite complex as there are numerous documents which must be completed. I...

I'm 17 can I move in with my boyfriend and his parents without permission?

If you move out, you must consider the probability that you'll forfeit your right to recieve any financial support from your mother. And while...

I was wondering can I adopt my step son in new York state if the bio mom has supervised visits threw DSS?

If there's a child welfare agency involved, you may be better off asking if they will file a termination of parental rights proceeding. Otherwise,...

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I also agree - it's extremely unlikely she'd pay while he's incarcerated. Once he's released, that's another story - all the more reason not to...

You may give a criminal defense attorney authorization to check your file - but if they find an open warrant you're best advised to voluntarily...

My daughter father did not go to is supervised visitation.

If he fails to appear for his supervised visitation, eventually the Court can issue an order of "no visitation." Moreover, the Court must...