Child Custody - New York State - What is the definition of "permanently neglected child"?

This usually means a child has been in foster care for 15 out of the last 22 months. However, depending on the allegations and the severity of the...

I am the custodial parent and have final decision making. Unfortunately, no parenting plan is in place and there has been in

If the tow of you and your attorney's cannot agree on a schedule, then an application has to be made to the court for a temporary order until the...

My son is 11 and I want to know if my ex-boyfriend can adopt him?

Adoption is not easy. You would have to either get the father's consent, show that he is deceased or serve him with a petition. I strongly...

Can a father get custody of a child when there not the biological father

He would have to have signed an acknowledgement of paternity or get a court order saying that he is the father before he can petition for custody. ...

I was wondering what to do about getting the paperwork going for a divorce And what I had to do

You should seek legal help immediately. You have assets including the house. You need to end the marriage ASAP.

Looking to move to NY from NJ with daughter....

As soon as you move back to NY you can file a petition for child support. I hope you found this answer helpful and if so, please let me know by...

Can I get sole custody of my two children?

Since your husband cannot care for the children, it shouldn't be hard to get custody. As part of the papers you should include his threat of...

What can I do when my ex will not petition a change for something she asked for?

She is not in violation. What you need to do is file your own petition for a modification based upon the change. However, be aware that you may...

Divorce - Wife wont accept service

You can have the process server wait for her either early in the morning or at night for her to come home or leave. You can try to have her served...

Fist thing you have to do is register with the putative father registry. Then you need to find some way to find out when she is due or when she...