Can a noncustodial parent take the child out of their home state if the custodial parent is not comfortable with it.

It's not "comfort" that matters; it's a court order. You may need a custody order to legally limit his attempted removals of the child.

I have custody of my 16 yr old grandson, and want to adopt. hiw do I go about this? how much will it cost?

Should cost nothing because by the time you start the case, the 16 year old will be an adult and adoptions do not include adults. He can then live...

False arrest

The way I understand it is you tried to get a woman into legal troubled, failed, and then she came around and got you into legal trouble. If that's...

How can I modify an already modified support order?

You should check with the Objections Clerk in the county where your case took place. You may find that objections were indeed filed. Do not a new...

Grounds for child abandonment

You may not have a basis to vacate an order of visitation because the other parent is innocent until proven guilty pursuant to the laws of the...

You don't provide what appears to be a case for malpractice or recovery of fees. Perhaps here on Avvo, you don't have the abolity to show files and...

My son-in-law has supervised visitation. is there a law against using someone who he has an intimate relationship with?

No unless am order from a family court somehow restricts third party contact, but that is rare in a New York order. The parent with whom the child...

Why is it hard to win in civil court your money back when suing a lawyer?

We get paid for our time; we do not get paid for winning unless your agreement with your lawyer makes payment contingent on winning. So if you have...

I need housing!!!!

We are not a realtor who can get you housed. You'll need to be patient and await NYCHA placement.

Which agency supervises or investigates a complaint against a police officer for not doing job or covering up the truth?

You can complain to the Civilian Complaint Review Board or the Internal Affairs Bureau. However, of late, these organs have been reorganized to...