Can a parent take a child when it's not their scheduled visitation time?

Agree with Mr, Weinreich. The answer is no, so long as the visitation order is clear as to the schedule. If the violations or threats continue, you...

Can I report this incident to the police or is this too late?

As. Mr Browde said, probably no criminal or motor vehicle charges would be made, but there would quite probably be some investigation by Child...

My 16 year old daughter has chosen to move in with a family she babysits for. We live in New york. What legal rights do I have

Difficult question. You could file a PINS petition or enforcement of custody petition on the basis she isn't emancipated. But it sounds to me...

How would two people resign their custody of a 19 year old, in order for the 19 year old to legally be independent?

Agree with Mr. Weinreich as to custody, where jurisdiction ceases at 18. As to support obligations, where parents must provide support until age...

How many times can a judge postpone a custody trial, this is the 3rd time

Agree with Mr. Weinreich. Unfortunately, there is no remedy for postponements because the "cure" might be worse than the disease in terms of...

Is this a conflict of interest, and if so, what can I do about it?

What is the subject of the lawsuit? If it has anything to do with the divorce and obligations or matters that arose from the divorce where the...

My landlord's husband served me a 30 day vacate the premises notice with no explanation or reason to vacate. Is this legal?

Agree with Mr. Smollens and Tannenbaum. In general, any kind of legal papers which require documented notice to another party can't be served by...

Can I file a motion to dismiss my attorney?

As usual I agree with Mr. Rafter. The best way of going about this is to request one last meeting with your attorney asking him/her to address...

There's no law per se, although there are general ethical standards about bills (i.e. must be "reasonable"). However, if your attorney used a...

Is there a way to terminate a fathers rights when he has abandoned his child.

It is possible but unusual for one parent to have been deemed to have permanently abandoned a child where adoption or foster care is not the reason...