Does there have to be an adoption involved in order to have rights revoked?

You would need a step-parent adoption to have the biological father's rights terminated.

What are my rights in NY to restrict disclosure of my medical information between doctors?

Your medical information can be shared between any health care professional who is treating, diagnosing, rendering medical services, or consulted...

Is it ok to withhold my rent for the days I COULD NOT stay in my apartment due to bed bugs the building has?

You cannot withhold rent unless the landlord agrees to compensate you for the time you could not stay in your apartment. If your landlord does not...

Your chances for recovery are not promising. As the previous attorney points out, you have a statute of limitations problem. He also makes a good...

Trying to relinquish rights for kids in Colorado but I'm in NY

Your fiancee will not be responsible to pay child support for the children of your first marriage. That holds true once you are married, tool. You...

Will an appeals court decision get overturned due to incarceration & rehab?

The case will still be heard by the lower court, family court, but with new information regarding grandmother, you have a very good case to keep...

Wife stalling divorce after agreement was reached, refusing to sign unless I give her my phone number?

Just give her the phone number and if it is your cell phone, block her. If it is a landline, don't pick up if caller ID shows it is her. You have...

Is adding something to an agreement AFTER I sign it illegal?

You need to bring your copy to an attorney and immediately file a motion to vacate the stipulation. Good luck

How much equity is actually considered mine?

An argument could be made that you are entitled to one-half of the proceeds from the sale of the home due to your economic contribution to the...

How can I stop child support being taken from my second job and ensure it doesn't keep happening?

Not sure you have legal recourse in the sense you might be asking. If you are asking for someone to be held accountable for the mistake, good luck,...