My girlfriend says she is leaving me with our daughter. What do i do?

The first question you should ask yourself is whether you are confident that the mother will cooperate with your continued visitation with your...

How can I get more time with my daughter before custody case

If you've recently filed and served the custody petition, you should have a court date very soon for return of service. At that time, make sure...

What are the rules on vacations and foster children in the state of New York?

If you step forward and become foster parents, you may travel on vacation with the child if it is approved by CPS. You should let the caseworker...

I agree with my colleagues. While the recording itself is legal, the fact that you were abused has no relevance to your fitness as a parent. ...

If my ex-husband refuses to return our children after his visitation, what can I do?

Make sure that you are in compliance with the terms of the visitation order. Also, make sure that you have a copy of the order with you when you...

I gave custody of my daughter to her father

Unfortunately, you are going to have a very difficult (near impossible) time getting custody of the child right now. Complete your services and...

Will get arrested if I take my 2 kids with me without my husbands knowledge

Absent a court order stating otherwise, both parents have equal rights to custody of the children. You will not be arrested for taking the...

Should I settle my child custody/visitation/parental alienation petition or go to a hearing? I want the judge to hear my story?

I agree with my colleagues. No one here is in a better position to advise you than is your current attorney. He or she knows the factual details...

Will it affect my divorce case if I agree to sole custody in family court, even temporarily?

As a general rule, courts will not issue an order of joint custody without the consent of the parties. Joint custody requires a great deal of...

What are our rights?

My best advice is that you cooperate with the CPS investigation. You indicate that your husband has not abused the children. Therefore, nothing...

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