How can I find out if a order protection is still active?

You can contact the court in which the order of protection came from and ask them if the order is still active. If you have a copy of the order of...

Can a parent keep a child a parent when the each has time assigned by the courts?

If you have a court ordered agreement which grants you parenting time, you can file a violation petition in Family Court to enforce your visitation...

Depending on the situation you may want to consider filing a PINS (Person in Need of Supervision) petition in Family Court. However, to do this...

Is it possible to get an Order of Protection against my parent? (NYS)

Yes, you can file for an Order of Protection against a parent. Depending on the severity of the allegations, the judge can order your parent out of...

Is it possible to get charged with a vtl 511.1 UM and a vtl 509.1 01 V at the same time?

Yes, it is possible to get both charges.

Will a CPS report impact my visitation at my custody trial?

Yes, the judge will learn about the matter when they do the standard registry check. This could possibly impact the judges decision regarding...

Do custody judges look at the central registry to see if there are indicated CPS reports against you?

Yes, anytime there is a change in the custody situation the court will look at the registry check. The fact that your ex has a substance abuse...

Can a child excessively missing school count against the non custodial parent in a child custody relocation case?

Yes, excessively missing school can count against the parent who is responsible for making sure the child goes to school. Further, that parent may...

This appears to be a violation of your divorce agreement and therefore you can file a violation/enforcement petition. However, proving that your...

Can I reach out to the other party's friends to see if they'll be witnesses?

Yes. You can reach out to whomever you want. You can even subpoena them to come and testify if you think they have relevant information to your case.