I heard quite a few resources saying teeagers, like mid-teens, they can speak for themselves in court if they want to. True?

Generally, they will have an attorney that is assigned to represent them and advocate for their wishes. Their wishes will be given significant...

How do i go about changing my daughters last name in NYS?

You file a name change petition in Supeme Court. You can find forms for this on the OCA website. Once the name change is approved, you must...

What county should I file a petition for support in?'

File in a county where one of you lives. If you file in Steuben where no one lives, it will probably get transferred for improper venue.

My son will turn21, i live in NY,..he is lock up...in P.R. do i have to go to court and fill out a form to cancel C.S.

If you pay the custodial parent directly (not through CSU) you can simply stop paying when he turns 21. If you pay through CSU or want to...

Is it possible to have the Child Support Standards Act: Combined Parental Income Cap override an existing CS agreement?

Unfortunately, most of the things you listed are not relevant. I am assuming you signed a separation agreement that was incorporated into a...

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You cannot "surrender" your parental rights to avoid child support. If you parental rights are terminated, then yes, your child support obligation...

I filed a petition for custody of my Godchildren who were placed in foster care a couple of months ago.

You have no legal relationship to the children. You're best bet would be to be certified as foster parents and work with DSS for the children to...

ACS hotline calls are supposed to be anonymous. You can't find out who called.

Trial

He wouldnt which means one of two things: 1) the fact that his client will lose is not as sure as you think or 2) he doesnt have control over his...

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No. I briefly skimmed a few pages, but it seems like something that is likely to get thrown out. Like counsel noted, any one can sue anyone for...