It doesn’t sound like you and the mother have a good means of communicating. I would advise that you communicate by email if you have one for her....

So I put modified order in for sole physical custody of my daughter?

I agree with my colleague. If you came in for a consultation, the first question I would ask you is what is the practical benefit of modifying the...

Can I move to another country?

The best person to seek advice from is your current attorney who knows the specifics of your case. There are so many variables that may impact...

When could i petition for visitation ?

You can petition for visitation now. It will likely start in a supervised or possibly therapeutic setting. As my colleague pointed out, the court...

What can I do if my ex refuses to cooperate with visitation?

You should speak to your lawyer. It is not fair to him/her, nor is it wise, for you to seek advice from attorneys who know less about the specifics...

The notarized letter won’t prevent him from being able to go to court and file a custody petition. NY would retain jurisdiction until the child...

Can a foreign father gain custody of a child born in the US even if he is not married to the mother?

Before a man can gain custody of a child he would have to first establish paternity. Then he would have to prevail in showing a court, at trial,...

Orders of protection are meant to curb threatening or harassing behavior, not mere annoyance. It is possible that, on occasion, the mother may be...

Are cps allowed to pull a case from 14 year ago now in court for my other kids ?

The sad fact about family court isn’t that almost anything goes. A finding of abuse or neglect stays on the State’s central registry until 10...

How can i defend myself, I recently got served with Joint custody papers?

You can appear in court and challenge service because it was not timely. He has to serve you at least 8 days prior to the scheduled return date. ...