Can my wifes ex husband take her back to court for more support due to her child wanting to attend an out of state college?

This answer is likely dependent on the language of her divorce decree, so I cannot answer this fully. For that reason, I recommend seeking a...

Can I terminate my husbands parental rights to my 19 yr old son who he adopted?

Your son is a legal adult so you cannot terminate your husband's parental rights. However your son could execute a health care proxy and power of...

Can overnight visitation in girlfriends household be removed?

It depends on what kind of criminal activity you're talking about; does it endanger the children's well being? It's a very fact specific question,...

How do I go about adopting my 12 yr. old niece who my ex-husband and I have had full custody of her since she was 2?

In order to answer your question, we would need to know if the biological parents parental rights were terminated and if not, whether they will...

Is earned income the only source of child support for a VA based non-custodial parent, who's children reside in NYC?

Not necessarily. For instance, if a company or person pays the parents rent or auto expenses, for example, that amount may be imputed to a parent...

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Non-Biological father signed Acknowledgment of paternity! Do I need a Lawyer?

You need to file a petition to vacate the acknowledgement of paternity. There are very specific standards to meet and rules regarding timing of...

How can I get custody of my children?

Custody is very fact specific and there are a variety of possible resolutions. You need to file a custody petition in family court but I would...

What are my rights to a house I have been paying mortgage on and signed papers at closing but my name isnt on deed

Whether your name is on the deed is largely irrelevant, from the facts given here it is marital property. I would suggest scheduling a...

How do I know if I have grounds to file a petition of violation in family court

I would recommend scheduling a consultation with a family attorney. Bring with you the support order and agreement, so you can discuss what your...

Alimony extention

You would need to establish that the circumstances have changed and there would be an undue hardship if your support is not extended. It is...