Adoption Question

Generally, the child must be under 18 and the parents over 21; at least one adoptive parent is a U.S. citizen and be a permanent resident and fully...

My daughters bio dad is Threating to take Custody if I take him for backed Child support

Consult a local family law attorney, but unless you have had a shaky history as the custodial parent, it sounds like it might be more bark than...

Can a child under joint legal custody request emancipation from one custodial parent? If so, at what age is this possible?

In NY, not enough there to deprive visitation under the facts you present, and 10 year olds don't have any basis for enunciating emancipation...

The Court is in process of diliberating my three year divorce trail .my spouse just received large settlement am I entitled?

You may be entitled, especially if that issue was presented at trial, though the settlement amount not yet made available, provided that you are...

Can you collect alimony in a divorce?

Spousal maintenance in divorce is contingent on over 20 factors under the statute. Generally, the longer the marriage, the older the party needing...

Order protection

It is possible to do so, although sometimes a "reaction" complaint garners more skepticism than the original.

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My son lives in new Jersey with his mother what family court do I have to go to pittion for Visi

Petition in NJ if the boy has lived there for at least 6 months.

Family Court case. Why would a lawyer not submit your evidence and tell you he did?

Your facts are unclear. One can't even tell if this was an custody, visitation, or support matter. Meet with the lawyer and ask for an explanation.

Technically yes, but it would require compelling circumstances for the court to change horses, so to speak.

My daughter was living with me and contributed towards expenses.not on deed, left with her family, left behind items, what to do

I suggest you contact her and him in writing about the need to collect the items and why, suggest a date(s) and a final date after which you will...