After how long can you terminate parental rights in New York state?

You can't terminate his rights (only a court has authority to do that), but it is possible that an adoption may proceed without his consent. I...

Are visitation rights guaranteed if agreed to in writing between a birth Mom and adoptive parents?

You have been correctly informed by the adoption agency. Adoptive parents may sign an agreement and as a "contract" it has some ability to be...

My uncle married someone outside the U.S. After sometime she moved in with him. After 3 years she has lost interest. (divorce)

If you think your uncle is being abused emotionally, financially and/or physically and he is unable to take steps to protect himself, you may call...

Can a 16 year old move out from their parents house/be free from their parents care/responsibility if the 16 yr old is graduated

In your state, any minor 16 years of age or older may petition for emancipation in the Juvenile or Domestic Relations district court for the county...

I have full legal custody of my child. if father denies me 2 move w her 4 hrs away. what will court consider just cause to move

Generally, the father can't "deny" you the move if you don't change the visitation schedule. That said, if currently dad 30 to 60 minutes in...

You can get divorced. It will be easier and much less expensive if you know where your husband is now. I suggest you contact an attorney directly...

Can i change my baby's last name without the biological father's consent?

If you were not married to the biological father and he did not sign an Acknowledgement of Paternity he has no parental rights. Speak directly...

Do step parents have ANY rights?

Step-mother can't make medical decisions unless both parents agree. Generally, step-parents have no greater rights than strangers.

Can my dads lawyer keep my phone when he owes money to the lawyer?

Probably your custodial parent can ask for the phone now. I don't think the lawyer is entitled to keep the physical phone it even if your dad owes...

You will have to let your mother go back to a hospital to have it removed, and I suggest you talk directly to a local attorney and your mother's...