Do I need consent?

At first blush I would say no. However, be cautious. You should advise him of your intent well in advance, so that if he wants to challenge it, you...

If my ex wife never opted for child support but kept it open to go for in the future can she file for back payments?

Usually child support can only be made retroactive to the date it is petitioned for. I say usually because I don't know what your underlying...

Yes you can always fire your lawyer, but that may not be wise. I suggest a few things first. 1- Call and make an appointment to go in and see your...

Can my ex change our set custody agreement while im out of state and unable to afford a lawyer?

If he wants to file a petition you can't stop him. YOu don't have to participate in mediation, but you will need to be ready if he does petition....

How do we give full custody of our 15yr old daughter to her grandmother?

If both the mother and the father are in agreement it is rather easy. Grandma can petition family court for custody and will have to have mom and...

If me & the mother signed a contract stating child support cost is $150 every 2 weeks compared to $500 every 2 weeks; does the

If the contract is not reduced to a court order, she is still free to petition the court for the proper sum of child support and unless the...

Is CPS required to give preference for custody or guardianship to family members, in New York State?

CPS usually looks to family members first. If none of them are fit or they agree that they don't want custody and to place the children with...

Can I get full custody of my son even though his father has visitation through the court?

A child has a voice, not a vote. Depending on the age and maturity of the child and the reasons he doesn't want to visit, his desire may have more...

What are the legal ramifications to consider in showing up to see my child?

Essentially you have no more visitation rights at this point, then say, I do. You will have to ask permission of the adoptive parents as they are...

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Can a person get arrested for statutory rape if it is reported by someone other than the parent of the younger partner?

I am not a criminal attorney, but my experience says, yes, you can get arrested. The source of the complaint for a crime is usually irrelevent.