Is there any possible way to get the judge in the criminal court to keep his word??

You are stuck and you fell for it. Domestic violence is a cash cow for the states as the federal government pays whopping sums to protect women....

What can I do?

Without his consent, you cannot 'terminate his rights'. And if you petition in family court to terminate his visits, he'll defend by saying he is...

NYS can my x wife use child support monies to pay for her lawyer to argue against my petition for custody ?

Your ex can use child support any way she wants because New York does not require her to account for the money. You have to be careful who you...

I am a stay at home mom and currently pregnant and need to know what to do if he divorces me.

This is tough to answer. Your economic level will be locked in by what a court determines his income is and what support you will get. It could be...

Would a contract in which one parent agrees to surrender their parental rights hold up in court?

You appear to be seeking an adoption which would require the consent of that other father. Instead of asking us, you have to ask him whether he'll...

Where do I turn for assistance?

Probably not. You describe a worse case scenario where you have no idea what the status of the adult child is in order to be able to prove anything...

What arrangements might an attorney consider for payment. I live check to check. No savings and can't borrow.

You have to shop around. It's a business and every attorney is in it to earn a living.

As an adult how do I legally change my last name?

Go to the Civil Clerk's window and get the forms for a name change. The most expensive part is the publication of the name change.

How do I get a lawyer in New York to take a case in Michigan when I don't reside in Michigan but I can't appeared any court date

Hire a New York lawyer who is concurrently admitted in Michigan, or pay for a sponsor in Michigan and 'pro hac vice' (My Cousin Vinny) a New York...

Absolutely not because anything that takes place during settlement negotiations is confidential and cannot be brought up before the court. This...

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