Can my 17 year old daughter be adopted by my husband. She has not seen or heard from her biological father in over 4 years.
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Answered on June 23, 2017
Most likely, yes. However, it might be easier and less expensive to simply wait a few months until she turns 18 and then it will not be necessary...
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How does a custody case work and how likely is the father to gain custody?
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Answered on June 23, 2017
Assuming your husband is the "legal father" of the child, meaning at some point he signed an Acknowledgement of Paternity or there was an Order of...
What exactly does a court purposes only court date mean?
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Answered on June 22, 2017
It sounds to me like the judge has 60 days to "write her decision" not make it, if as you say, she already said you won custody. The "for court...
What evidence is needed to proof "irreparable breakdown of the marriage"?
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Answered on June 22, 2017
Nothing is needed to prove the grounds of "irretrievable breakdown" except the sworn statement of the Plaintiff--it is totally subjective, meaning...
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I was the one served with divorce papers. Does that mean I was the defendant?
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Answered on June 22, 2017
Most likely. It is the Plaintiff who initiates a divorce, and usually the first step after filing is serving the "Defendant", so unless you were...
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Is it standard to waive Rights of Election at the time of the party's dealth for the first marriage in prenup?
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Answered on June 22, 2017
It depends upon how you define "standard" but it is not uncommon. That said, a prenup should be reviewed by an attorney before it is signed to...
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My husband started a divorce and I signed Affidavit against my will on grounds that I don not accept. It happened today.
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Answered on June 22, 2017
The short answer is yes, but you should discuss with an attorney before you do anything. It's important to fully understand your rights and...
I have an Arrest warrant issued by New York Brooklyn Family court in 2010. Now I'm outside of the USA but planning to come back
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Answered on June 22, 2017
I suggest you contact an attorney who practices in Kings County Family court and discuss your situation in detail before you fly in--many...
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How to get Sole custody of my three children?
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Answered on June 22, 2017
In New York, having "sole custody" does not mean you may relocate without the permission of the other parent--in fact, winning a relocation case...
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Can a father after being abcent in my special needs Childs life for five years get any visitation?can he stop me from relocatin?
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Answered on June 22, 2017
I suggest you speak directly with an attorney who can review your past court orders and agreements and then advice you accordingly. Relocation...