CPS can remove a child at any time. They have many tricks to get the parents to open the door. No one is safe from CPS (ACS in the city).

Can a family court judge deny a parent the approval to sign over their rights?

Given your facts, no judge in New York will allow the dad to 'sign away' his rights. That requires a very complicated proceeding costing a mint.

Where do i begin with wanting to file for divorce?

We cannot guide with the level of specificity your question requires. Perhaps you need ot visit a lawyer and speak in confidence as to what to do...

Can Custody petition, proceedings and a decision/ruling by the Family Court be made while still living together.

Sure. Essentially, the federal government preempted the law of support with its statutes that govern personal responsibility and duties to support...

So much of our law is misleading and results in unintended consequences. You point out one very misleading phrase, 'further proceedings.' which...

Is it too late to do counter charges after i get the paper for the court date schedule of him pressing charges??

It sounds as if you cannot complain. The operative rule is 'you snooze, you lose' and failing to complain of the man's attack means you have no...

How am I still paying support for my child?

There is not nearly enough information here to answer this question. When did you relinquish 'rights'? When were you summoned to child support...

No. The operative principle in divorce practice is if you snooze, you lose. The time to stake a claim for that legal education is at the time of...

Can i leave my kids with my sister

As long as you have no order of custody, you can leave your child with anyone you want. I would always suggest having a responsible adult around...

Can a judge grant more child support with proof the dad is working off the books?

Sure. The trick is to get those videos into evidence.