To be legally responsible for a child given to us to care for, would my husband and I need to sign paperwork?

You would not need to sign anything. There will be a court order in the end. I hope you found this answer helpful and if so, please let me know...

Does NYC apply SSDI back payments to arrearages? Some places say yes but yet others say no. Can I get a straight answer?

It is not up to her. If the money was yours and you paid it to her for child support then she has not choice but to apply it. However, you have...

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Will my children be made to see their father?

It is difficult to give a comprehensive answer. In most cases the court feels that visitation is in the best interets of the child. When it comes...

My children are in care in one state i wants to move to another state because i need housing my kids was taken by dss and they

You can move but they won't come with you until they are out of care. I hope you found this answer helpful and if so, please let me know by...

I am being investigated. The da want to charge me wit 2degree on child but da say she wants to give me probation so I should

You asked this before, you most definetly shoul get a lawyer as he may be able to get an even better deal for you. I hope you found this answer...

How do I get all legal rights for my son signed over to me?

Parental rights can only be terminated by filing a neglect petition (which is for DSS to do where appropriate - not here) and for adoption. Since...

Do I have to pay child support if one child lives with me and the other one lives with her

The anwer is that the higher earning parent still pays to the lower earning parent. I hope you found this answer helpful and if so, please let...

Will the judge accept this?

Since you say this is the first appearance the answer is that most likely the judge will not look at any evidence as evidence is for a trial. You...

My son is on deployment with the Navy. His son lives with us along with the child's mother, (son's ex-girlfriend).

It is unfortunate what is going on. He can petition for custody but that will be difficult while on deployment. If you were to file for...

What percentage of child support should be used for college student who moved out of CP-house?

It sounds as if you need to file for support of your own. If you moved out of the CP house for good reason then you can file. If not, have your...