A child born to a married woman is legally presumed to be the child of the husband. To overcome this presumption, another man claiming to be the...

Who Governs Forensic Evaluators , and Psychologists as Mandated reporters of Child Abuse?

A forensic psychologist is not a treating provider and their role is different. You should expect they will will document what they've been told...

Am I able to choose what parent I want to live with, and change residences, before finalizing it with the court?

It sounds like you know what you need to do, and you are mature enough to appreciate the consequences. Just make sure your father is on board and...

Should I get a court order for custody?

If the current arrangement seems fine with the father, there's no reason to upset it. In the event of a custody dispute and absent obvious...

At what age should ncp get telephone contact

It is never too early to encourage contact between the child and the non-custodial parent. Most 2 year old children won't stay on the phone long,...

In N.Y., can one parent seek pscyh. care for a minor when the other parent withholds consent in a joint custody agreement?

Sadly, the father may have to seek court intervention to resolve the situation. Before doing so, he should (1) carefully consider why he distrusts...

Getting joint custody of my newborn child. Never married to the mother. He has my last name and it's on the birth certificate.

Well, it's not completely up to the mother, but there may be reasons why it is in the best interests of the child to not travel a lot between the...

Do grandparents have any visitation rights?

Maybe, it depends upon the circumstances of your estrangement, the age of the children, and whether NY or PA is the home state for the children. I...

Judge ordered DNA test to establish paternity 2/4, baby died 2/6. Judge is vacating his order and denying my son right to know.

You're right, the situation you've described seems very unfair! An appeals court might see it differently than the family court judge, but you've...

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Hi. I am 72 yrs of age -my SS check is 1,400/mo- no other income x husband Makes only approx 24,000/yr am I entitled to alimony?

You can seek spousal support in your divorce; however, it you may not receive much if your husband's income is only $24k/yr. You may be entitled...