What is the child custody law in New York regarding custody of the child

It is not the birth certificate that controls. It is an "Acknowledgement of Paternity" that is the important document. That document signed by...

What form should I use to petition New York State Family Court to compel ex-spouse to sign IRS Form 8332?

you would file an enforcement petition. However, family court may say that the issue is one for the supreme court. I hope you found this answer...

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If you want to reduce your child support then you would have to go to court. Typically, the courts allow a reduction as the child is living away...

Is CPS allowed to question my children at school w/o notifying me, either before or after? What about the school?

The short answer is yes they can do it. The fact that they do it does not mean they will charge you with neglect. It only means they got a report...

Confused about child support order

The order you received with the change is the new order and now subjects you to the 15% rule from that last order. What you should check with CSED...

How do I fill out the expenses on the statement of networth, living in the household with husband, yet have no income of my own?

You should discuss this with your lawyer. You can do the statement of net worth one of two ways. You can indicate what the household expenses are...

Have an order of protection for my sister, went to court today, it was adjourned for a hearing in 14 days do I need a lawyer?

The best course of action is to retain an attorney as you are going to trial and they are familiar with the rules of evidence and what should and...

Do I need a lawyer if there indicating the father of my children based on false statements ACS claims I said? Can I sue ACS/CPS

The best course of action would be to get an attorney ASAP so that this is nipped in the bud so to say.

Hi! I was in family court which I filed for full custody of my kids. Which in turn my husband went & filed a petition for joint

you should take the paper to an attorney to look at. Based upon what you have said the order only provides for visitation but that would be...

Can i divorce my husband, who has been deported for ten yrs.

Yes you can get a divorce in NY. However you will have to serve him where he currently lives or if you cannot find him he will have to be served...