If I go to court to fight for full custody of my son and lose, can I still get joint custody or no custody

New York Courts can not grant "Joint " physical custody. They can grant visitation rights and joint "legal" custody, but that gets you access to...

How long will an lawyer let my soon to be ex stall signing the divorce papers?

It is a little confusing. You say she refuses to sign and is stalling, but then you say you two have an agreement. Did she sign the agreement? ...

In order for failing to clip nails to be neglect it would have to be a danger to the child.

Can i still get a divorce if my husband goes to jail three weeks after he was served.

Whether he goes to jail or not, if he doesn't sign papers you case is contested and it will take longer. if he doesn't appear you would get a...

My grand daughter is a US Citizen living with her father a chinese national in Kunming; what can I do to get her back in the US?

If you are asking about visitation rights, understand that China is not a signatory country to the Hague Convention, the treaty governing...

Since you were only served with a Summons with Notice your response would be a Notice of Appearance. You can not file an answer since there is no...

Can a person testify in family court if she doesn't have a personal knowledge about alleged incident?

It shouldn't be allowed for the truthfulness of the incident but it might be allowed for some other purpose. If a question were asked of them what...

I left my abusive husband and have a very kind boyfriend. my husband threatens to take away custody if he goes by my 3 yr old.

If you are still married it is improper to have your "boyfriend" around your child. Whether you lose custody or not will be up to the...

My divorce attorney has filed an order to show cause to be relieved from representing me.

If you agree with the "breakdown" and withdrawal why do you want to put in opposition papers? Obviously an attiorney is not going to work for you...

Can my parents kick out my violent 25 year old sister who does not pay rent?

If she does not pay rent she is not a "tenant" . She is an adult and your parent's should be able to remove her. If she refuses to go on her own I...