Can father be forced to involved with his child by court If he doesn't want to be involved anything?

The legal age of emancipation in New York is 21. While the court can force your brother to pay child support until the child's emancipation, the...

How and what can I do to have the rights of my sons biological father terminated ?

I don't see you being successful if you attempt to terminate your son's father's rights on the information you present. However, if your current...

The commencement date of a divorce action serves as a "cut off date" for the acquisition of marital assets. She did not accomplish anything by...

How quickly can two people divorce if everything is uncontested?

In New York County, assuming all required papers are submitted correctly, it shouldn't take more than three months to obtain a Judgment of Divorce....

My ex husband is getting married and is planning on moving to California,?

I can't tell from the limited facts you give whether you or your ex husband has custody of your child (or children). Assuming he has residential...

Am I violating court order if my son refers to my husband as step-dad?

It is perfectly acceptable for your son to refer to your husband as his step-dad, or step-father when he speaks to a third party. Don't worry...

If your visitation agreement contains nothing prohibiting third parties being present, and assuming the child's father's girlfriend is not a...

What do i need to do if my daughter is 18, and her mother moved out of the state of NY, and left her with me and my spouse?

Though the court cannot modify a custody order for a child over the age of 18, if you are paying child support you need to go to court and...

Take him to family court for child support and get a court order directing him to pay 17% of his gross income, minus social security and medicare...

Child support modification

If your income has not decreased, it is not a substantial change of circumstances. The only thing that should change is the amount of the...