10 years is the applicable time for a Social Security entitlement, it has nothing to do with a 401(k). I suggest you speak directly to an attorney...

Yes, it is certainly possible to obtain an order of sole legal custody in NY. Your situation sounds urgent and perhaps complicated, so I suggest...

If there is no court order and the father is not in contact with you, then you can quietly relocate. If legal paternity has not been established,...

The step-parent adoption would not change the relationship between the child and his biological grandparents. If there is an existing court order...

You won't be able to "remove" visitation rights for a parent unless there is a genuine safety issue that can't be managed any other way. If the...

A court order for custody can only be changed by another court order. However, the custodial parent can certainly give written permission for the...

It sounds like you are alleging that the other parent is neglecting the educational, and mental health needs of the child. If you’re able to prove...

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I don't see why CPS would be involved in such a decision between two adult family members concerning a 15 yr old child in their care. As long as...

Most likely, she is legally permitted to take the children on vacation unless there is a court order saying something different. That said, if the...

The father will have no legal rights or responsibilities if you and he do not sign an Acknowledgement of Paternity. Public policy is parents...