Can my 14 year old son decide he doesn't want to visit with me?

Without a court order, there is nothing to enforce. Practically speaking, even if you had an enforceable order, it is difficult---and sometimes...

My ex girlfriend left to california 7mo. pregnant she claims its my baby i didnt want her to go but she did anyways

While I agree with Ms. Civic's answer regarding jurisdiction, the recent Family Court decision in the Bode Miller case turns my understanding of...

I had a son and the person i was with knew i was pregnant . i got marry and my husband put his last name does his teal father ca

The court generally is not in the business of de-legitimizing children. If ou married your husband prior to the birth of the child, then there is...

I am trying to co-parent with my sons father. He is shutting me out completely. What can I do?

If he has temporary custody, I surmise that there is a pending court case. Nothing is cast in stone yet. You need an experienced family court...

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How can I rewrite my current custody order?

I agree with the advice that you speak to your lawyer about this issue. While this site is fantastic for obtaining a broad range of information...

What does it mean to have joint custody ?I have residence custody and share legal custody with father.

I agree with Mr. Bliven, a seasoned family law attorney that I've worked with and against on numerous occasions. Joint custody delineates the...

How do I file for a pro bono attorney for visitation of my granddaughter in Brooklyn, NY?

You should go to court and file the petition. The petition clerk will help you with the filing. You will have to have to Summons and Petition...

5 weeks visitation, when ex husband is not home

You certainly can make the case that Summer visitation should be reduced to the time that the father is on vacation. Often times, however, the...

Does Education and location of school play a major role in custody trials?

I was involved recently (as attorney for the child) in a custody trial where orders were changed from joint custody with alternating weeks with...

I agree with the previous answers. If there are no orders of custody or visitation, then there is no way she can use the police to force you to...

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