How can I go about, adopting my boyfriend's daughter?

You would have to commence an adoption proceeding in either family court or surrogates court, but the natural mother must be served. Good luck.

If CPS intends to remove the children from the father's residence, you would be considered a resource. It is not uncommon for grandparents to seek...

Does a child need their own bed the child is 8 yrs old still sleeps with her mother

Yes, a child must have her own bed. The court's frown upon a parent allowing a child to sleep in their bed on a regular basis. This is TABOO!

Can a non relative be given custody of a child, without a court order if both parents agree?

No. You must procure a court order on consent of the natural parents.

Would a judge put a handicapped person out of apartment in favor of spouse when handicapped person is name listed on lease?

If you are the only individual listed on the lease, and your spouse has no legal or financial responsibility for payment, this does not appear to...

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Abandonment? what can I do or what can he do? Hasn’t seen child in 3 years?

If there is a visitation schedule in place, the father can file a petition for enforcement of same. A modification of the access schedule may be...

Who receives child support for adult children (17 & 20) when the custodial parent passes?

Once a natural parent has passed, custody should revert to the remaining natural parent. This may be complicated, if the children do not reside...

If we have a lists of agreements and both agreed to it, do we still need a lawyer or can we just go to the court?

If you would not pull your infected wisdom tooth yourself, you should not draft a legal agreement without benefit of counsel. There are many terms...

I pay child support in NYC , where it appears to be mandatory till minor is 21

The answer depends upon your settlement agreement. If it is a New York State agreement, and the agreement recites that New York has exclusive...

Can someone who thinks there the father of my daughter just walk in and get rights to her?

That individual would have to request a paternity test. If he is not excluded as the genetic parent, he can be deemed the father of the child.