I have a custody issue - son's mother won't honor my visitation in NYS

Sadly, it sounds like the arrangement you have isn't workable. That said, you would have to have the agreement/court order reviewed to determine...

A hair follicle test would "prove" drug use going back more than a month. That said, many courts give parents a lot of chances to show they've...

A judge assigned my child to have supervised visits with his father under the supervision of someone I do not trust?

There is not much you can do unless you have actual proof that the paternal grandmother is a danger to the child. Covering up the behavior of the...

Can you change a modified order of custody?

Yes, you may file another petition, but the court may find that 3 months isn't enough time to know whether the previous modification is doing your...

How do I know if my lawyer is doing right actions on my case?

It's hard to say for sure what's going on from the information above, but it sounds like your attorney told you that a "motion" would be required...

A custody petition can be filed even if you don't know the mother's address. You will eventually have to find and serve her, but if you found her...

How a court might view your situation depends a lot on facts you have not disclosed. It's good that you offered "make up time" but consistency is...

Yes, an unfavorable ACS report can have a negative impact on a custody petition. How and when to let the court know about the report is something...

I have a son out of wedlock. I signed the birth certificate ( NYC). Do l still need to have my son legitimized ? I'm the fath

When a child is born to a married woman, the law assumes that her husband is the child's father. However, when a couple is not married, the...

Yes, if you are not "married" you may get married, the previous "domestic partnership" will end when you marry. If you have a written agreement...