I have received a summons to answer to Failure to follow a court order. I am frighten

Unlikely that you will be found in violation based on the facts here. Sounds like he is really looking to file a modification based on the fact...

Late service of the motion for contempt of the court in the divorce case

send an amended order to show cause with service dates you can meet and a request to extend time for service based on these circumstances. It's...

How likely would it be for me to get a new law of guardian appointed for my daughter?

It is very difficult to get a new law guardian appointed, but you would have to make a motion. My bet is the law guardian will meet with your...

In new York state, if a non custodial parent has not seen or called his child in over 14 months is it considered abandonment?

You could probably get sole custody based on the fact that he has no contact with the child--but is it worth the trouble? If he has no involvement...

I have 2 children with my ex partner. She is the birth mother. The kids have my last name. I have been their primary caregiver .

You need to speak to an attorney immediately. New York should give full faith and credit to Louisiana's custody order (assuming there is an actual...

You can withdraw your petition by writing a letter to the judge. If the Respondent has not filed a cross petition, he/she will not be able to...

How can I go through the courts to establish paternity?

File a paternity petition. You may need to pay for the test (usually around $100) but at least you will know.

Child support modification

Assuming you have a family court order and a separation agreement that was incorporated into a judgment of divorce, if you file you will likely be...

Child support for child aged 18

For your son, yes you can receive child support for him even though he is in college. For your daughter, if by joint custody you mean you have...

I'm looking to find out how i can adopt my grandson

You should speak with an attorney. The father will have to be notified of the adoption. However, if he really has never had a relationship with...