Is there a certain age when a judge will take into consideration a child's wishes for visitation?

What the last two attorneys responded is correct. I want to add one item I believe they left out. If, indeed, your step daughter must shower with...

Mr. Lomtevas gave you the exact correct answer. Amy Cobert Haber Coberthaber.com

1. Can they refuse to hand the child over to a non-parent? 2. Can they file to contest custody?

The grandparents must immediately file a petition in Family Court seeking, at the very least, an immediate, emergency, temporary order of custody....

Am I responsible to pay for child care?

We have encountered this situation in our law practice many times. Unfortunately there are as many different results as there are Family Court...

Do I need to file "answer", with the court after getting served with violation and modification to custody agreement?

As the other attorney answered, you just need to show up. However, if the violation allegations against you are untrue, you may want to consider...

When getting married in NYS who owns a home, NYC pension, cars, bank accounts. Do those become joint ownership of new wife?

The first attorney who answered is correct. The one asset you must be careful about is the bank account because if you add monies to it after you...

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Can I go to family court to modify support after decision but before judgment

The father, whom I assume is the party who wants to reduce the support, will have to show what actions he took to get a job with a salary similar...

Can i legally move out of state within the year?

Even though your daughter's father has been essentially uninvolved with her upbringing, you are still required to either get his written permission...

The AFC is supposed to advocate the child's position but not all AFCs were created equally. They all have their own style. The better approach...

How can I change a visitation schedule without "extreme changes in circumstances"?

You don't need to demonstrate an extreme change of circumstances. The fact that she is misusing your Agreement to deprive you of your time is most...