When a child turns 18 under a joint custody order in New York State does Legal & Physical custody disappear automatically?
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Answered on September 01, 2020
At age 18 there are no more custody labels or parenting schedules or decision making orders. They end on their own. Nevertheless, a parent can...
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What are my parental rights, how do you deal with a difficult co-parent?
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Answered on August 31, 2020
It sounds like 50-50 shared parenting will not work for the two of you. That level of parenting works best for parents who have similar goals and...
MY EX HUSBAND IS THE UNDERSHERIFF FOR OUR COUNTY AND HE IS TAKING ME TO FAMILY COURT IN THIS COUNTY CAN I GET ACHNGE IN VENUE?
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Answered on August 31, 2020
It will depend upon whether the Judge knows the under-sheriff. I once represented the Sheriff of my county and every judge recused themselves. So...
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How can I have my custody/visitation order clarified by the Court? The order does modify custody in writing. What now?
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Answered on August 31, 2020
I'm not sure I understand your question. If the prior order gave you physical custody, but legal custody was joint, I don't see how liberal...
Can I sue a cps or the state for a social worker making a bad call on a child abuse case and what type of lawyer should I hire ?
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Answered on August 30, 2020
I am sorry to hear of the abuse that you endured and further that CPS did not properly investigate. However, it is very hard to successfully sue a...
Do visitation papers ever expire, or have to be renewed?
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Answered on August 30, 2020
Custody/parenting schedules that are in court orders don't expire unless the child is 18. If you need to change it, then you have to file a...
Does Child Support need to be paid for a join custody arrangement in NY State?
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Answered on August 30, 2020
If you mean by joint custody 50-50 sharing, then it depends upon the income of the two parents. If it is similar then usually there is no payment...
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What do I do when the mother of my child violates a joint custody order?
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Answered on August 30, 2020
I agree talk to your lawyer and see if he can somehow get your application moved up. The Courts are still backlogged and that is a real problem.
My divorce attorney was disbarred. Can my judgment from 25-years ago be vacated?
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Answered on August 29, 2020
Your judgment is fine. No reason to worry about an attorney being disbarred 26 years later for something that likely has absolutely nothing to do...
If representing myself how do I file a subpoena to obtain someones bank records in regards to a support case?
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Answered on August 29, 2020
I believe if you properly prepare the subpoena the Clerk of the Court can sign it for you. However, I recommend that you hire an experienced...
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