How can I make my dad legally give custodial rights on my behalf to my oldest sister?

There are ways to attain your goal, but they would devastate any hope of family harmony, and your father and sister are wise in insuring that they...

When paying CS for kids I don't have custody, does my pro rata share matter from a previous support order where I have custody?

This is one for research. However, analogizing to social security disability payment for children's support, those are not considered for income...

If I file a custody petition, and father then files his own; is it a wise decision to drop mine and have him prove his side?

It is unclear why you filed a petiton, surely not to have a new custody order. So it is difficult to comment upon the wisdom of withdrawing it ...

When a custody case goes to trial, any chance the judge would put temporary order into place as final order?

In NY, no custody/visitation order is truly "final" since it can be changed by a court at anytime if there is sufficienct compelling reason. A...

My son was born in a marriage a judge can change the last name if his supposed father establishes paternity

First, while a father has an interest in having a child bear his surname, a mother is not required to have the child bear that surname. A court...

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Is a notary letter enough?

If the letter is an agreement signed by both and it is explicit enough to show it was a considered decision by him/her, it should be.

Can a probation officer add additional impact panels on to your sentence for a dwi offense

You say he "added" one. Are you sure that it is not part of the standard conditions and you have already met it? If not, you may want to consult...

Can my old attorney be sued for a tort claim for emotional duress if he brandished a handgun in front of me.

You're leaving a lot out. Why would he pull a gun? Did he point it at you? Were you discussing fees owed? These are questions, and more like...

Without knowing location of wife who left 8yrs ago how do I find out if she divorced me? Believe she has moved a lot.

Despite her moving around a lot, it would be incumbent upon her to comply with the state's jurisdictional requirements to serve you as a defendant...

I got married 12 years ago and i havent seen him since and i met someone new and we want to get married how can i get divorced?

There are various ways to locate your husband and effectuate service. He would probably offer no resistance. You may contact me since you are...