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Can I get temporary custody of my grandchild until my daughter gets herself financially ok and finds apartment.

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on March 11, 2016

You don't need to involve CPS to do a Guardianship petition, and you need not allege neglect by the custodial parent. If you are granted...

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Do I have to have a permission from mother to go to other state, like NJ, with my daughter when I have parenting time?

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on March 11, 2016

If the agreement or court order is silent on the topic, then you may go where you like on your parenting time.

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Can i get my son back or at least be able to see him on a regular basis and be involved as far as taking him to doctor?

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on March 10, 2016

If your parental rights were not terminated, then you still have the chance to assert them. Ultimately, your son's best interests will be of...

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How do I got about getting my daughter back home of her gather refuses to release her?

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on March 10, 2016

Brooklyn Family Court most likely has jurisdiction over custody and visitation, if you and your daughter have been living in Brooklyn for at least...

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Do I have to go through the same legal processes as potential adoptive parents that are looking to adopt a child?

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on March 10, 2016

If everyone is in agreement, the process does not have to be prohibitively expensive, but it is not a DIY endeavor. I encourage you to contact an...

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Do I need to go to court if I still want to have legal custody of my kids and pay child support but give up the visitation right

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on March 09, 2016

You don't need to go to court to tell the court your decision unless you are already being summoned there by the other parent or you need to change...

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Does the parent who claims the child on their taxes have a favorable advantage for custody proceedings in a divorce?

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on March 09, 2016

Not at all. The person doing the majority of the parenting usually becomes the custodial parent. If you are contemplating divorce, I encourage...

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I have sole legal and physical custody. My ex and I made an agreement which he broke. His mistress can causing trouble.

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on March 09, 2016

You may be able to seek enforcement of the order, or at least the child support provisions, in Brooklyn Family Court. It is a lot to be $6000 in...

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Will it stand in court if he doesn't stand on his end?

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on March 09, 2016

Notarized statements and "signing off" on rights are often misunderstood and may not be legally enforceable or achieve what you need. If you are...

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What can i do? Where can I go?

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on March 09, 2016

I'm so sorry this is happening to you! I encourage you to try to find a domestic violence hotline or shelter in your community--that might be a...