How to I maintain custody of my daughter is I’m 17 and her father is 31

If you are 17 and have a child with someone 31, I am guessing that you had intercourse with him and the child was conceived when you were 16. ...

If it says there's a conference scheduled then yes, you have to appear in court unless the Judge says otherwise. I am not sure if this is truly...

If the couple is legally married and the baby is his, can he refuse to sign the birth certificate?

If the child was born while they were married, then her husband is presumed to be the father by law. So yes, she should have him listed on the...

If the Order was from Family Court, you should go to the Family Court where the Order was entered and request a copy. If the Order was from a...

How can you regulate the way a mother is using child support?

You can't. According to the statute, the Child Support Standards Act calculation results in the presumptively correct amount of support. Child...

Can custody be modified if a change of circumstances occurs after the agreement in court & before the Judge enters it?

The abuse and the OOP would be a change in circumstances. Based on the fact pattern, it appears you already do have sole custody in practice for...

You really need to hire an attorney of your own who is familiar with Wills and Estates practice. There are too many moving parts to answer this...

If your daughter is depressed and suicidal, your first step should be to get her counseling. This should ideally be a decision between parents,...

Yes, they can. New York State recognizes employment at will, which means that you can quit anytime you want and they can fire you anytime they...

How to respond to a divorce summons ?

You say you received a Summons. A Summons in a divorce action must be personally served on you by someone over the age of 18 who is not a party to...