Can I report a lawyer if he purposely throws a case if he thought his client can't pay for the lawyer's best efforts and time?

My clients throw their cases every day. Some file petitions that are half-baked while others retain me months into their cases. Most refuse to...

Can I leave without the kids?

Your question is not clear. What are you asking us?

How can I leave the state and start a new life with my son?

Without a prior acquire order of custody, you are free to go anywhere at any time you want. However, when you go to a family court to get an order...

This is another one of those top ten questions on Avvo. This is the reunification ruse that is rampant in family court. The premise is that dad...

How can I file for money back on overpaid child support ?

You cannot. There is no protection in the law against overpayment unless the money is paid into support collections. Then a refund is possible....

Can i get custody of my daughter if her mom is allowing inappropriate behavior

Yes, but you will have to prove your allegations by a preponderance of the evidence and that will definitely require a lawyer's assistance.

In new York state, Can I put my child's father on child support even tho he's in another state?

Yes. File your support petition in your county's family court and have the court perform service in the dad's jurisdiction.

We don't know your settlement. All the details are spelled out in the settlement. If the settlement is not clear, then you will need to retain...

Who do I contact and do I have the right forms?

New York does not have a summary adoption law. Either you go to Surrogate's Court with the biological father and obtain his written, sworn-to...

What forms should we submit for a child support MUTUAL AGREEMENT

You have here another top ten question on Avvo's family law section. Please let me explain your situation. As free citizens steeped in liberty...