I strongly suggest you get in touch directly with a NY Family Law attorney who handles adoptions. If there is no existing Acknowledgement of...

Here is a link to forms: https://ww2.nycourts.gov/forms/familycourt/adoption.shtml If you need help figuring out which forms to use and/or any...

If the child has already been residing with you for the past 3 years, then an adoption should be possible. The exact procedure may vary depending...

Both parents are expected to contribute to the cost of raising their children according to their means. There are presumptive legal formulas for...

The statutory child support "add-on" pertaining to child care applies when care is needed for the custodial parent to work, look for work and/or...

If there are no errors in the submission, depending upon in which county you filed, I would think it reasonable to expect to hear something in...

Parents don't stop being parents when you turn 18. However, they do stop being able to dictate your decisions at that age. It might be in your...

"Years" is a bit long; however, there may be legitimate reasons for the delay. Without knowing all the details of your particular situation, it is...

While 10 minutes does not seem like a lot of time, if it is consistent, it could warrant a change of parenting schedule or the logistical...

It is not uncommon in equitable distribution of marital property for the "marital value" and the embodiment of said property to be dealt with...