You have not been released from your subpoena but you are entitled to a witness fee for the second day you have to appear. I suggest that you...

My daughter gave birth on methadone and is signing the baby over to me, her father

I agree with the other answers. She will be giving you the right to have custody (legal and physical I imagine) of the child. When she leaves rehab...

How long does judge take to write divorce/custody decision

It all depends on the complexity of the issues and how many cases are before yours on the judge's list. It could be 3 months, it could be 6 months,...

How do I obtain full legal custody of my daughter who's father resides in Mexico?

You need to file a petition in NYS for custody. You need to send a copy of that petition to the father as he has a right to appear and be heard in...

Chances of Father getting primary custody, where his work schedule is 6/24 hour shifts per month. Mother works 4/5 days a week.

There are a lot of factors that go into the "best interest" decision. Often, the most important factors are (1) which parent is the primary...

Can a mother be arrested for child neglect because she reports domestic violence?

Unfortunately, it is impossible to answer this question without having a detailed history of these two individuals. Mom's main concern now, though,...

Do I need permission from a dead persons family/estate to host a show to honor the deceased w/ proceeds going to their family?

I completely agree with Ian's advice.

When my mother gets out of rehab and has a stable job and apartment can she go to court to recieve custody of me again.

I agree completely with the answer above. Your mother has a very tough argument ahead of her. She will need to make sure that she has taken...

I have guardianship of my adult disabled son. His father is resistant to help with his expenses when his disability runs out.

Yes. in NYS, a parent is obligated to contribute to the support of their child until the age of 21. Some situations will have the child...

Can you sue a mortgage company for forcing a divorced spouse to remain on a mortgage,The divorce agreement stated no

Your husband is obligated to either refinance or sell the property. If the company will not allow the refinance then your husband must sell the...