Son’s father had his girlfriend serve me summon for hearing to give up his rights at court ordered pick-up/drop off. Is this ok?
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Answered on January 16, 2025
Any adult New York-resident non-party can serve process. The rule in New York is that such service cannot happen on a Sunday and not in a court...
What happens to child support arrears owed by my son's father if my son no longer lives with me or him?
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Answered on January 16, 2025
Child support arrears do not go away and instead are due and owing pursuant to an order of child support. Only the custodial parent can waive...
My son’s father petitioned to give up his rights in Westchester County, NY. Will it be easy for him to do so?
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Answered on January 16, 2025
In New York, there is no way to give up "rights" to a child unless there is an adoption proceeding conducted in either Family or Surrogate's court,...
Hello- my child is 18. She is living in my home- no custodial parent- can I terminate child support?
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Answered on January 15, 2025
The asker must plead and prove that the child resides with him to vacate the order of support, That requires a petition in family court under an...
Why would a family court make me pay child support to my ex wife’s boyfriend for our child he has no rights to?
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Answered on January 14, 2025
This chaotic question is difficult to parse, and the best we can do is say this. If the mother shot herself in her foot by waiving a private...
How come the mother can violate a court order for parenting time for me the father but does not let me see him 8 weeks in a row.
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Answered on January 14, 2025
There is not nearly enough information here to posit a response as we do not know any of the facts and procedural history of this case.
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What should I do if I feel the defendent in the case submitted a frudulent drug and alcohol assessment?
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Answered on January 14, 2025
We cannot be the second opinion to the legal advice of another attorney because we know absolutely nothing of the facts and procedural history of...
Are you allowed to record your own lawyer verbally giving you legal advice in case of malpractice?
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Answered on January 14, 2025
This is a most remarkable question that spotlights the absolute worst that can happen between a lawyer and his client. The asker inquires about...
Can I request sole custody ?
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Answered on January 13, 2025
One of the worst decisions any American can make while in the U.S. is to go to a court. Liberal ideology and air headed objectives dwell in these...
What is the most effective way to secure immediate spousal support through Family Court? Still married/no divorce action
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Answered on January 12, 2025
The asker can retain legal counsel and file for spousal support under an F-Docket in her local family court. The order will be based on the incomes...
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