My husband has a really bad temper, i am worried about the safety of my kids can i get custody so they're never alone with him?

If the 2 of your are seperated then you can indeed file for custody. You can also file for an order of protection on behalf of yourself and the...

We never married but have a child. Now i'm married, Can ex claim additional support based on total income of myself and wife?

The support is based upon your income only.

Can a non custodial parent terminiate child support in NYS if the child refuses access?

You can petition the court to terminate chcild support based upon the abandonment of the relationship by the child. However be aware that the...

What if spouse hires an attorney and files for divorce, but the other spouse cannot afford and attorney?

In NY you are allowed to hire an attorney who will make a motion to have their fees paid by the spouse with the money. The court can also appoint...

How do you go about changing court juristiction in a child custody case

unfortunately under the UCCJEA (Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act) as long as 1 parent resides in the state that issued a...

If you qualify for food stamps and assistance, then you as the custodial parent should be the one getting the food stamps. You need to go to DSS...

If you agreed in court that all other transportation was to be done by the father then he has to pick-up and drop-off for Thanksgiving. To avoid...

Regaining joint custody after drug rehabilitation...I willing gave my child to the paternal grandparents when my son was a

It sounds like you have the basis for an application for a change of custody. The sooner you make the application the better. As for a better...

Can a custodial parent put a non custodial parents partner on paperwork for family court?

The answer is he can put you down but the petition against you should be dismissed on the first court date as you are not the custodian and have no...

The father of my child wants to keep all rights but wants nothing to do with her.

The courts would not even accept such an agreement without the father giving something in return. You cannot just waive child support. You should...