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In NY is it legal for me (18) for my boyfriend to be (21)? can my mom try to stop my relationship through legal actions?
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Answered on November 15, 2012
Once you are age 18, you do not have to worry about your mother taking legal action against your boyfriend because she doesn't agree with the...
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Am I responsible for paying mortgage, maintence, repairs and property taxes on my former home after my divorce?
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Answered on November 14, 2012
It depends upon what you agreed to in your divorce or separation agreement. This issue should have been negotiated.
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My gf won additional child support in family court back in Jan and her ex still has not paid her anything.
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Answered on November 14, 2012
It depends upon the order. Some are self-executing and an attorney may arrange garnishment, some require enfoecment via a subsequent court order. ...
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If i let my daughter's aunt adopt her do i still have to pay child support?
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Answered on November 14, 2012
Maybe. It depends in part, upon your ability to pay and the specifics of the adoption and whether your parental rights are terminated and the...
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Will a custody/adoption agreement that was signed by a notary hold up in family court?
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Answered on November 14, 2012
Parental rights cannot be terminated by private agreement without a corresponding court order. Neverthless, the agreement could be useful as...
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Do I have a case for malpractice?
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Answered on November 14, 2012
First, there is a good chance your baby will be fine, and I certainly wish you the best. As to a medical malpractice, there would not be a case...
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Can a public school be forced to pay for my daughter to be educated in another district?
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Answered on November 14, 2012
Maybe. The specific and confidential facts of the matter should be discussed with a local attorney. You may also try calling AFC's Education...
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Can I be evicted from an sro hotel because my child is under the age of 16. She is soon to be 5
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Answered on November 12, 2012
Maybe. You'll have to look at the terms and conditions of your residence. It may be possible that evicting you would be a violation of federal or...
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Can you turn over parental rights to grandparent in order to avoid termination of parental rights?
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Answered on November 12, 2012
Certainly, you can put yourself up as a resource for the child as a foster parent or possibly as an adoptive resource. The brief information...
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I need help finding a lawyer that will help me to get my grandson out of DCF foster care.
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Answered on November 12, 2012
You can find attorneys in your area by searching among the profiles here on Avvo. Contact a few to get information, and then set up a confidential...