I live in TN my wife live in buffalo ny I don't no we're trying to file papers don't no how can't pay for a lawyer

The one of you living in an area with the better free legal services available should file the divorce.

I have a 17 year old step daughter who has been living with me and her father (my husband) for the past 4 years can I adopt her?

Not without consent of her mother.

Adoption Surrender. Surrendered my rights when I was 17 about 3 years ago the conditions are not being full filled what's next

You raise two issues. First, whether you can vacate the voluntary surrender 3 years later because you were incapable of giving such consent. You...

Question about marital property and Temporary execution of child support in NY , westchester county

As there is no order prohibiting him from selling the condo titled solely in his name, you would be limited to claiming at some future time if you...

Typically, it refers to where the residency of the child is, and therefore drives who collects child support from the other.

Custody/visitation for my 15 month child? Would I throw a grenade at myself?

You have a problem in requesting to be the custodial parent if you did what you say and she demonstrates it. She has a problem if she took...

My stepfather had a verbal struggle with me and pushed me to move out of the house.

If your mother is the owner of the house, he cannot make you move out, even if he is now married to your mother. So long as she wants you there,...

Trial questions

The answer to your specific question is that if she is not available to testify and be cross-examined for trial, the prosecutor must have other...

Social Services and Child Support

Wherever this support petition was filed and to which you are a party, you may present competent evidence that she is working, and/or committing...

Is child care expenses included in child support?

It is an additional obligation that may be imposed by the court upon the noncustodial parent.