How to serve someone a petition for modification order of custody who suddenly abandoned our child then vanished
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Answered on September 28, 2021
Often a professional process server can find and serve personally. If you cannot find/serve after dilligent efforts, then you have to prove that...
Child Abandonment?
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Answered on September 27, 2021
As long as the other parent has been paying support, they will not be deemed to have "abandoned" the child. That said, perhaps they would consent...
Is it better to file in family court or Superior court for custody and child support in NY State?
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Answered on September 27, 2021
Both of these issues can be heard and decided by either the Supreme Court or the Family Court. In choosing which court to use, there are many...
Can my ex leave our kids to sleep at his sister's apartment while he sleeps at his girlfriend's while he has visitation?
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Answered on September 27, 2021
Unless there is a court order or written agreement prohibiting this particular situation, it is permitted. If you think this is harmful for the...
Can I claim abandonment for my children with their other parent if said parent moved out of state without telling anyone?
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Answered on September 27, 2021
It depends upon what you mean by "claim abandonment" -- to what end? If you are looking to modify an existing court order, the lack of parental...
Can my husbands parents bring our son places without our permission?
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Answered on September 27, 2021
Unless there is a court order saying something different, the grandparents do not have the right to make unilateral decisions regarding the...
Can I live in a two family house my wife and I currently live in without any issue legally?
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Answered on September 26, 2021
Of course, if you both agree to this arrangement. The issue of fidelity really has very little, if anything, to do with the legal aspects of most...
Is it illegal to leave a 9 year old child alone?
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Answered on September 26, 2021
Unfortunately, there is no specific statutory age at which your decision would be presumed safe or unsafe. Of course, it's not a problem until it...
What recourse of action can I take if my child's father discards my child's cellphone?
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Answered on September 24, 2021
It sounds like you may need an order from the court to resolve this issue if you and the father cannot agree. Unless you have a court order and/or...
Can the Family Court Judge force/order me to give my residential address to the other parent?
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Answered on September 24, 2021
If there is a temporary order of protection, it should not be a problem to keep your address confidential. Good luck!