My kids father is moving out of state, can I take him to court for full custody and child support?

Yes and yes. The family court custody and support apparatus works very well in your situation. The abandoning dad has to supplement the support of...

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Do I have grandparents right to see my grandson?

New York's law allows anyone to file for custody, but limits who can file for visitation. Go figure. A grandparent can file for visitation but...

Child Support Collection after order has been placed (Kings County NY)

The law was crafted with the young father earning a W-2 paycheck that can be garnished. If you have an older salt who is self employed, the law...

What are my options for being summoned for paternity and child support from someone out of state?

You must appear in the proceeding or you will be defaulted for non-appearance. Then, the order on default will be entered into the support...

Notice of Automatic Order filed in divorce case in NY after court disposal?

There are two divorce here. The first was filed by the wife who discontinued it. The action was no longer of any force or effect. Later, the...

Can fact finding be reopened?

It is not at the discretion of the support magistrate to comply with her reviewing judge's remand instructions, but it is at the support...

Family Court case vs. divorce case

Yes. Your wife's commencing of a divorce action trumps your custody case in family court. This means that the family court will defer to Supreme...

Free representation or pro bono attorney needed for Manhattan, NY family custody/visitation case.

You should call your local bar association for a referral to a free attorney. None of us offer free services as we have families to support and...

Ex employer not sending child support payments

No. You have to wait patiently for the money.

What to expect for the first day of relocation trial.

Ordinarily, a relocation case consists of a mother who is just sick and tired of the guy meddling in her life and p*ssing her off. So the mother...