There is no such thing in NY law as a father "signing over his parental rights." The only way to terminate parental rights is a termination of...

I an devorcing my husband and remarrying . My exhusband has had his visits suspended. Can I get the legal okay to move to Nc

The question I have is: why wasn't this issue raised in the about-to-be-finalized divorce? For instance, if you file a petition seeking permission...

I have submitted a withrawal to withdrawal my petition for order of protection and custody, what are the chances its approved?

Assuming it's in Family Court, you should be allowed to withdraw your own petition(s). I also respectfully disagree with the other poster: there...

Child custody and switching school districts

As a general rule, just switching school in itself wouldn't constitute a "sufficient change of circumstances" warranting a switch of custody. ...

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What is considered to be a "grave risk" under the Hague Convention 10:6?

Possibly, but the real question may be how you intend to prove the "threat." If you don't have a tape-recording or eyewitness, and it wasn't a...

Herpes/ order of protection

You may be able to sue, but it's honestly a small claims case. If he threatened you over the phone & depending on exactly what was said, it make...

You would appear to have a basis for the harassment charge. As to whether you may withhold access to the child, this involves an assessment of the...

Grounds/Regulations for a step parent adoption... Help!

I respectfully disagree with the other poster - on the facts you've presented, it appears you clearly make a cause of action for abandonment, which...

If a parent is on public assistance does that exclude them from paying child support ?

It should be said that the Court doesn't "look into" anything - it would be your burden to find the evidence & properly present it. If he's on...

If i got married four months ago and i found out my husband was just using me to get his green can i get a annulment?

Yes, it's possible. Ultimately, to file an annulment based on fraud, you'd need a corroborating affidavit. Thus, I'd suggest to schedule a...