I am moving out of state from NY to FL... My daughters father is opposing.

Whether the father will be able to prvent the move depends on a wide range of factors, most importantly being your reason for moving. If your...

If i follow court orders until modified will the jusge make me still follol old order

If it's 8 miles, I doubt the Judge will have an issue with it, so long as the father has a car. If he only has public transit, however, and it...

Is there a time limit to a ruling in a divorce case

You'll need to file a motion to vacate your default. You must provide a reasonable excuse for your failing to appear as well as a "meritorious...

I agree with the other posters - it's generally a "status conference." That being said, he'll be much better off having an attorney represent him...

Is there a direct connection between child support and custody?

Yes, he can, but non-payment of child support is a factor which may be considered against him in the overall "best interests" analysis. The reason...

If the natural parent passes away, and the 17 YO wishes to remain with the step-parent, does the stepparent have any rights?

The step-parent would generally need to establish his/her rights - i.e., that the father has neglected or abandoned the child. Unfortunately, in...

Can you use a modification to vacate a termination of parental rights? or is a order to show cause ,the best way to go?

Did you consent or was the termination of parental rights done after a trial? If you consented, then there must be some very good reason for...

Can I legally drop my middle and last name ?

You may start off by consulting the court's website on the issue: http://www.courts.state.ny.us/forms/namechange.shtml.

To know what your chances are, one would need to both review the petition gainst you, know why the children were taken away in the first place, for...

I am a witness in a domestic violence case who wants the case dismissed, what If i do not show up to court?

This is a repeat posting, so I refer you to my prior answer to your posting. Bottom line is to speak with the D.A. and/or his attorney.