What do I do

i practice in Buffalo. You need to file for paternity and for custody and access. You have no rights until paternity is established. Therefore,...

Same as above

There is no official timetable. The decision will be mailed to you.

What can I do about visitation demands from my 16 year old son's mother?

The last Order is controlling. A verbal agreement is not enforceable in matters of Child Custody, but may be used as evidence of a change when you...

If one spouse files Divorce alongwith Child Support and other spouse did not appear; divorce be granted before Child Support?

No, A Judgment of divorce must include provisions regarding child support and custody. If he does not appear you can take a default against him,...

If a mother is unwilling to protect the child from her boyfriend who supposedly sexually touched him..can I get custody

I am a family law attorney in Erie County. You must file a petition immediately and call CPS. You should ask for immediate temporary residency,...

My 18 year old son committed suicide after his parole officer said she was "going to ruin his life" He left a detailed letter

I am sorry for your loss. You may want to attempt to sue agency, but be careful as their may be a statue of limitations that sets a deadline as to...

It is hard to predict when someone is served when they are not in court. If you have an attorney, they can check the court file for service. If...

What if I do not go to the hearing for the restraining order I filed- what happens?

If you are the petitioner, and fail to appear, most Judges will dismiss the petition and the Temporary Order of Protection will be vacated. If...

Do I have to appear in court for visitation order modification if the summons has my son's last name wrong?

You should appear. The misspelling is easily corrected and does not invalidate the petition. If you have been served, you are on notice and risk...

What kind of evidence do you need in order to get a subpoena for phone records ?

First, for subpoena you would need to have an active case. Therefore, you need to petition a Court for some type of relief and then you can issue...