It is possible that ACS may seek a remand of the child but if you are compliant with services, the chances are better that they will not. ...

You should definitely go to the Queens Family’s Court and file a visitation petition. I would advise that you consult with an attorney to see if...

Can I be charged in contempt of court if my daughter chooses to stay with me when she turns 18 and I do not take her back.

Your daughter is legally an adult when she turns 18. She is then free to live wherever she wishes. Any existing custody order expires an her 18th...

My ex puts ideas in my 9 yr olds head to make her want to live with him what can I do?

The court will make custody determinations based on what is in the best interest of the child. If your the father has had a troubled past, you...

Does a CPS worker have a right to question you after you've requested an attorney present in New York state

The “right to counsel”which would suspend questioning by law enforcement in the criminal context does not apply to a caseworker in a child...

I was given temporary custody of 3 children when the mom got them taken away by acs. can i give them back to acs

It is heartbreaking or children when they have to move from one home to another, especially when they are leaving a kinship foster home for a...

Can I get full custody ?

I agree with my colleague Mr. Conway. Based on the limited information, you chances are good of getting full custody. Of course, the court will...

Can the mother of my boyfriend's daughter sue him because he was unable to provide child support for a month?

There is a lot of information that is needed in order to provide a meaningful answer to your question. Did the father sign an acknowledgement of...

What happens when a non custodial parent refuses to take his children to a Saturday schooing for reasons of being left back ?

I assume that you and the father don’t live together. You don’t indicate whether you have custody and he has visitation on weekends, or he is the...

Contact the Rockland County Bar Association and see if they can direct you to an attorney that may do it pro bono or at a reduced fee. Most bar...