It doesn't work that way. There is no "killer" factor which guarantees everything in court or else everybody will be alleging that factor in order...

If a parent gives up parental rights of their child, can they get custody of the child if the other parent dies?

There is not enough information in your question to get an answer. Was this an informal surrender? Was this a formal surrender in Surrogate's...

Change in income during custody trial

I cannot answer your custody question because I have no idea the details of the child or of your lives before the divorce. However, a loss of a job...

What are the responsibilities of a legal aid?

I cannot help you write the perfect complaint against your legal aid attorney by massaging facts against that lawyer. First is that in the City,...

How do I convince my mom

This is one of those Svengali questions. No one is hypnotizing you to remain with your mother. You simply get in dad's car and go with dad. Set up...

You have to file a petition to terminate support if your support is paid through SCU. Private pay cases end on their own. I would suggest retaining...

Hi. I filed an appeal to Appellate Court to overturn a final custody order. I did not ask for "leave" it was a final order.

Why would I perform open heart surgery on myself? You are mismanaging your legal situation and creating additional obstacles to its successful...

Can I lose custody of my children because I am pregnant to a man who is not my husband?

In and of itself, the fact of an adulterous pregnancy is not enough to deprive you of the custody of your child. Our western legal system prides...

My daughter was served papers from her daughters father seeking custody of their daughter but for a conference I never heard

I don't believe you will get an accurate answer because we cannot see the papers of which you speak. I for one never heard of a summons and...

Can my son get physical custody of his daughter whose mother is currently incarcerated

On the surface, sure. Have him file a Writ of Habeas Corpus in family court and serve her in the clink. However, since I do not assume that perfect...