Emancipation

This will all depend upon the exact wording of your agreement. As my colleagues noted, this provision is open for more than 1 interpretation. For...

How do i start with a divorce im only on social security disability.

You should contact your local legal aid office to see if they can provide you with, at least, a free consultation with a divorce attorney or, at...

How do I prepare for my death and for my family to take legal custody of my child?

The father will automatically have custody of the child. The child's maternal grandparents will have automatic standing to file to have visitation...

NY Fam Court - I don't want case to go back to same JHO.

I agree with the previous responses and suggest you meet with an attorney and get their insight before you try to remove the JHO because of bias or...

I need to enter a motion to set aside a default judgement for a child custody case. How do I start the process?

Absolutely contact an attorney in CA - and quickly! Most states require that you file the type of motion you're looking for within a specific time...

Will judge make ex split traveling for visitation? Who handles this support judge or custody judge?

I suggest asking her to contribute to the cost of transportation before filing in court again. If she disagrees, then you should file for...

If i have full sole custody can the noncustodal parent ask for support of my now 18 yr old son

The custody order ended when the child turned 18. However, child support depends on "primary physical custodian" and the judge can determine who...

Will the court always take away the room and board from the child support when the child goes to college?

I agree with counsel. The Court will give a credit for room and board as it represents a duplication of the portion of child support meant to...

Can I file for an upward modification of child support in New York when the original order was from MA?

Your MA order is valid in NY but you will need to follow very specific steps outlined in the statute to register the order before modifying it. The...

My elderly companion of 15 years is in failing health and his son is preventing me from visiting him.

I absolutely agree with the other counsel. Your best bet is a guardianship proceeding - however, you should only follow that route after you have...

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