Can I file for an emergency temporary custody order and sue for emotional distress/defamation of character?

You can and should file for custody provided that the child has resided in New York during the past six months. If there is an existing order of...

I have a question regarding Sole custody and visitation. After paternity is established. Can I stop child going to TX?

It may be possible for you to prevent the child from travelling to Texas but you would need to obtain a court order to obtain the relief that you...

I need advice on a CPS issue??

Reports to CPS are generally confidential. If there is a document with your name on it, you may be the subject of an investigation. I recommend...

If court awards relocation, do I have to move within a particular time frame and do I have to petition if I move again?

You should wait to see if the court grants your petition for relocation. You will need to provide the non-custodial parent with notice of your...

Custody question and requesting someone else to hear it other than the judge involved.

The judge makes the referral to the court attorney referee and the parties are asked to consent (agree). You should speak with and retain an...

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My teenager no longer wants to come with me during our scheduled visitation time. What are my rights?

The child's mother should not be encouraging the child to stay home. You have options and should speak with a family lawyer for additional...

I am a Us citizen and the childs father is illegal.I live in NY and he lives in missouri. Currently not paying child support.

It may be possible for you to receive the relief that you are seeking, but it is ultimately up to the court to decide. There is other important...

Dismissed with prejudice, what do i do?

You cannot file a new petition based upon the same facts (the specific occurrence) alleged in your original petition if the matter was "dismissed...

Child support, visitation, etc.

Generally speaking, basic child support does not include add-ons such as day care and other expenses such as unreimbursed medicals. Payment of...

What happens when 1 party perjures them self in child custody case?

The judge decides what happens upon hearing testimony. You may or may not be able to introduce the evidence that you describe. If you have an...