I live in N.Y.S. I have had permanent custody of my granddaughter since she was 3 . She is now 9. I am now seeking to adopt

You can bring on a petition for adoption but if your daughter opposes the petition it probably will not be granted. Only Child Protective Services...

How do I stop my mother from harassing me and my children?

based upon the information that you submitted it does not sound like you can get an Order of Protection for yourself as 1 incident won't be enough...

Can I request a supreme court judge sign a temp support order? Is there legal basis to deny request of support collection unit?

you would have to make a motion for the relief you are requesting. However, you should understand that if you are close to a settlement, you may...

How old do you have to be to choose what parent you want to live with in New York?

At 18 it is up to you and you don't need a court order. At 15 if your parents don't agree to change custody, your mother would have to file a...

Can I amend a lawsuit filed in NYS Supreme Court on 8/14 v a. supported housing corp. to include NYC Dept of Housing?

Necessary parties can be added by motion if the court agrees an order will be made to serve the additional parties. I hope you found this answer...

In joint custody, are both parents included in the decisions?

It is probably too late to file violation petitions for the many transfers without your approval. As for stopping child support that depends on...

When applying for temporary assistance in NYS does proving paternity give the biological father legal rights?

If he signed an acknowledgment of paternity or there is a court order of paternity, he is the father and has rights. If neither of these things...

Can my ex wife sign up my son for preschool without my consent with joint custody?

Since it is only 2 days & you have a hearing at the end of September, you have time to discuss this with your attorney on Monday. The courts...

You can always request the appointment of an 18B attorney but that is up to the judge and your finances. You can also speak to your attorney about...

What can I do here

I am sorry for what you are going through, however, there is nothing in your post that would lead me to believe that you can get an order of...