Will receiving temp assistance and food stamps hurt how much I will receive from my ex?

Your receipt of public assistance (food stamps and medicaid) will impact how much you receive for child support because the county will have the...

My kids father lives in Florida and I live in ny if I send them to him how can I ensure he can't take custody?

I agree with the above comments. You need to have a Court Order granting you primary physical custody and parenting time to the father. If he...

Can you get married at the age of 16 if you have parental consent?

You have to have your parents written consent to get married if you between 16-17 years old. There may be other criminal issues that stem from this...

I'm 17 and I want to move out without my parents approval?

I agree with David. The police will not arrest you but if you move out then you may be "self-emancipating" for purposes of child support. If it is...

Visitation on a school night is very difficult on my kids. Can it be modified?

Assuming these visits are pursuant to a Court order, then you / your children must continue to comply with the terms of that order unless / until...

How difficult will it be to change my sons last name having a absent, deadbeat father?

I agree with David. You must follow the name change process provided for by the court system. The Father must be served with a copy of those...

I'm 17 and I want to be emancipated without my parents approval.

I agree with Alexandra. Your best option is to speak directly with your law guardian. This request will impact a lot and you need to make sure you...

I agree with Jean. Initially, the answer is that your daughter may move wherever she wants before the child is born. After the child is born,...

My son has custody of his daughter, in the event of something happening to him, who will the baby stay with?

I generally agree with the other responses. The biological mother is going to get custody of the child. If she's out of the picture because (for...

If I had a DCFS case in New York, & rights were terminated on both children, but Im pregnant again, if I move to another state i

I agree with the other responses. Your matter would be governed by the laws of the state where you are residing. If that is not New York then you...