Can I adopt my stepdaughter to absolve her biological father of all owed and future child support?

You can do this if all parties are agreed. You will need to hire an attorney to handle the adoption and make sure all goes as planned.

What does being the custodial parent mean

Joint LEGAL custody (as opposed to sole legal custody) means that both parents have equal access to school records, medical records and implies...

How do I give temporary custodial custody due to medical reasons if their father refuses to take them I can't afford child care

Who are you looking to give custody to? If the father doesn't want them, obviously you can't make him. If it is someone else, that person can...

I have Joint legal Custody

You need to file a custody violation petition with the Family Court if she is not abiding by the current court order. Speak to a local Family Law...

In revisiting child support every few years, my ex claims that my ex's income & assets are not relevant -- other than for....

If you are the one paying child support, your ex's income would be relevant only to determine your pro rata shares for purposes of sharing expenses...

In New York, once a divorce is filed, is it possible to petition the court to change the grounds for filing the divorce?

You can file an Amended Summons and Complaint setting forth the new grounds.

I purchased a Foreclosed Rental Property in NYC - do I have to deal with the prior owner's contracts

Generally, bank owned properties are sold "as is" and subject to anything a title search would show. However, this "lease" is for equipment, not a...

My boyfriend has joint legal and physical custody of his 13 year old daughter. However, her primary residence is with her mom.

He should file a violation petition in Family Court. 13 can be a difficult age, but It is not up to the daughter to make the decision as to...

If both parents agree to giving you custody, you should file a petition and they can consent to it in court. and you will get your custody order. ...

Attorney affidavit NYS not updated since the foreclosure judgment & NEW FACTS DISCOVERED SINCE THEN IN FEDERAL COURT ?

You can make a motion in state court to vacate the Judgment based on fraud. Did they sell the property already? I suggest you find an attorney...