I am looking to foster or adopt a child I know just got put into foster care.

You would have to request information from DSS about becoming a certified foster care provider and how you can get this particular child. ...

What rights does the wife have?

In regard to the 401K that is part of his estate. As the wife you are entitled to a certain percentage of his estate. As long as you receive that...

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Do I need to have my birth certificate translated? I got married to a USC and am sending forms and documents.

You probably dont need it translated however, you will need an official copy.

Child abuse/domestic abuse?

You are over the age for the courts to consider child abuse. Howeve, you can call the police and make a report as to the physical abuse which may...

Can a TRO be sereved via mail? Doesn't it have to be served in person? Where will they deliver it? wouldn't the police address?

It all depends on what the service requirements are as set by the judge.

I am 18, i was in a foster agency and i signed myself out, can they still tell me what to do or who i can live with i am in NYC

If you have signed yourself out and refuse services then you can live where you want.

Can I get visitation rights if a child was put in foster care and I am only a friend of the father who HAD sole custody?

The best you could do is file for guardianship based upon the father's agreement. However, you do not mention the mother of the child and she has...

If an order of protection with a stay-away can be obtained (if depends on the allegations against your sister) that would be the quickest way to...

Do foreign courts have jurisdiction over legality of marriage when the marriage took place in the US?

If the marriage was considered legal in the foreign country then they can issue a divorce decree. However, beyond that the foreign decree cannot...

Can i still date my girlfriend?

You may date but not have sex.