Can my school file a report to Child Services because I'm not going to school at 17?

School districts are able to set their own age requirements for attendance. Most are age 16. Some are 17. And the age on the first day of the...

Can we go to Mediation on our own?

Nothing prevents parents from reaching an agreement outside of court, whether through mediation or otherwise. Generally, the court will accept the...

Can I get sole custody of my 11 year old daughter in NY, the father has been absent the last 10 years?

You can certainly petition for custody. The only problem I can see is that you may not be able to serve the papers on him since you don't know...

There is no magic number of miles that you can move without the other parent's agreement. The answer will depend upon how the move impacts the...

Herpes/ order of protection

You are entitled to a lawyer on your family offense petition. Get one. If you cannot afford one, the court can appoint one for you. Your...

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Is it neglect when cps is investigating a parent 4 drug addiction,and the parent is legitamettly sick under dr care 5yrs

It can be a neglect if the medication affects you enough to impair your ability to properly parent the child. Factors to be considered are the age...

My child father abuse me in front of the kids . my older daughter is not is but the 4year old is his have police report on him.

I don't think a judge will give him custody after making him have supervised visits. You are entitled to a lawyer in Family Court. Please get one...

Can acs investigate me and my family in a child abuse case committed by someone else?

If your children are the children alleged to have been harmed, ACS needs to speak with them. If you don't let them, they can make your life...

Are there any lawyers in Buffalo NY who are willing to get a father residential custody?

I am currently representing several men attempting to obtain custody. I an also familiar with all the judges in the Erie County Family Court. And...

A judge sealed a child abuse report against my ex-boyfriend. I have Physical evidences. can i re-open the case or no?

Family Court judges may dismiss a neglect petition, but I am not aware that they can seal or expunge reports. This would be done by an...