How does parenting time work when a non-custodial parent moves out of state?

I am assuming that the NY Court issued the order and that your son lives with you. The order is clear - and works in your favor. The father can...

My brother and I are abused by my stepfather. What do I do?

Call the state child abuse hotline 1-800-342-3720, tell a teacher or counselor at school, or tell your doctor. (They are required to call the...

My sons father may not be his biological father. He did a DNA test and it said that he wasnt. Can he just stop paying?

if he has an order to pay child support, he must go to court to file a petition to vacate the order. In certain circumstances, the court may...

I have a question about my mother adopting my daughter.

SPEAK TO A LAWYER BEFORE YOU SIGN ANYTHING! Adoptions are really a way of establishing a permanent legal relationship, and will terminate your...

How do my husband and I adopt his adult nephew and niece

NY State allows adult adoptions - they are done in the same way as adoptions of children, but require less paperwork. You will need the adult...

What is a second party adoption?

You ask a good question. A second parent adoption allows the birth mother to retain all parental rights while granting those rights to the...

If you gain legal custody of a child abroad (as opposed to full adoption), what is the next step to get an interview for a visa?

The child may be eligible for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS). If the child is over 12, call The Door at (212) 941-9090. They offer free...

Mediation in a situation like this is generally voluntary, so you really have moral persuasion on your side. Joint legal custody means that you...

You really do need an attorney to adopt in New York. For more information about working with an attorney, go to the link below. In this case, it...

Do I need an attorney to go over separation agreement if going through mediation?

I agree with the others that it is in your best interest to have an attorney review your agreement before signing, but add that it is best to have...