Is emancipation automatic or does one have to seek court to decide? Interested for info for both NY and Virginia.

If your son testified that he lives in VA and is emancipated according to VA law then logic would dictate that you are no longer under an...

I have a custody order in place, however the child and my ex are refusing to comply. My ex is refusing to communicate.

One important fact that you did not include is the age of the child. If the child is 8, going to court might help. If the child is 16, more...

"custody trial" What is my best course of action if i cannot afford to travel out of state for custody trial?

I once represented a mother who had moved to Georgia (assigned counsel) and she appeared by telephone throughout the custody case (even after she...

Can I get a restraining order?

You can't get an OP "just in case" he may act up after you leave. If his behavior warrants it, then you can get one. If you feel that you need to...

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How do I give my sister in MD temporary custody or joint temporary custody of my 12 year old son?

Your sister should come to NY and file a Guardianship petition, naming both you and the other parent as respondents. If both parents agree, the...

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It is not clear if there is already an open case filed in court against you. If there is, and the children have been allowed to remain in your...

What recourse do i have?

You ex-wife's petition is essentially a petition to modify the current parenting arrangement. The court will revisit the issue of parenting time...

What do i right in a report to amended a cps report from being indicated to unfounded

Generally, if there is an incident between a parent and a child, the parent will be deemed responsible. Your argument that you were the victim...

Can ex spouse use child support money to financially support her new husband?

The custodial parent has the responsibility of providing a home and the basic needs of the child. There need not be an accounting of exactly how...

It does not sound like your ex will listen to reason. Twelve unfounded calls is plenty to warrant you going to court for an OP.