Is this consider kidnapping? Is it possible the judge will still return my kids?

Based upon the information you've shared, I agree with your attorney. Since you're in court next week for a permanency hearing already, I will...

She should call a lawyer. Need more information to determine where a divorce can be had.

Which state must the divorce be filed in?

You should reach out to an attorney who practices law in NJ to determine what the jurisdictional requirements are. Sounds like NY would have...

Can can I get custody back of my daughter and how long does it typically take?

There's a lot more to determining custody than you being a parent. You need to speak with a lawyer and sharing all of the relevant information. ...

If this child is to be born out of wedlock, before any father will have rights as a father, paternity needs to be established. Sounds like...

How likely is it for me the father to get joint custody?

The term "joint custody" means that parents have equal say in the major decisions that effect the child: education, medical and religious. "Joint...

What is a wife entitled to (financially. Etc) after only 3 weeks of marriage?

I agree with attorney Duke. There is likely very little to divide. I would recommend, assuming your brother has decided he wants the divorce, to...

So long as your future spouse is a notary, there should be no legal reason she can not notarize your divorce papers (not sure if she's notarizing a...

Spousal maintenance (alimony) in NY is determined by the Court, as a starting point, via a formula. By and large, domestic violence, good...

Regardless of the fact that someone has a medical marijuana card, while there use of marijuana may be legal, mind altering substances are still...