As far as the bandonment laws go in New York, any parent who leaves their child in a public place with the intention of abandoning them is...

My ex never discusses anything with me. He just demands or tells me how he wants things to happen.

I agree with the previous posters but wanted to add this response. Regarding the issue of the cell phone, you are not obligated to reimburse or...

Can I legally separate from my husband and still live at home in NY State? We are low income. How do I begin the process?

You should consider carefully whether divorce is the way to go, since it should not be used as a means to redirect your family. Perhaps a financial...

What is the legal age for a child to be asked to leave house.

While 21 is the age of emancipation, 18 is the age of majority. At 18 she can enter into contracts like a rental lease, etc. If she isn't making...

Based on the details provided my question is do you think the courts will give him joint custody and the 3 overnights in a row?

If you have a current custody order in place, in order for him to prevail and obtain more time with your son, and joint custody, he will have to...

Can I ask for a support if I have purchased a house jointly with my son , I have some savings money but unemploed.

Your question is not very clear. You may need an immigration lawyer to discuss the I 864 support affidavit. As for getting spousal maintenance...

Hi, My daughter is living with me for a year can I stop my child support for that year?

Is there a child support order in place? Have you been paying for the entire year? Did you file a custody petition? To terminate a child support...

What can be done about the judge in my divorce case? I'm pro-se and my spouse has an atty. I was ordered to pay my spouse's

Pro se and you won the appeal on that agrument, not a bad job. That doesn't mean that you should continue going pro se. I am not sure how much is...

Have filed for absolute divorce on basis of cruelty and vicious conduct from a narcissist husband of 8 yrs, have two kids aged 8

The facts that you relay are somewhat disjointed. If there was ongoing abuse with the children, why did you agree to a custody order on consent? ...

I'm 17 & and my boyfriend is 19 turning 20 in june

The age of consent is 17 and custody orders terminate when you turn 18. Technically speaking, there is no way legally for your parent to stop you...