There is joint physical custody, which is defined as a time share where one parent had at least 40% of the time and the other parent has at least...

Adopting niece

DFS is a difficult process to navigate for anyone, including lawyers. You should speak with an attorney familiar with that system. If the parents...

Stepfather is adopting my Grandson. His Father is deceased. I agree with the Adoption.

The prudent thing to do would be to get a stipulation and order expanding the visitation with the mother to include the step-father. Then in the...

Thank you all for your responses!!

New York has jurisdiction so you need to consult with a NY attorney.

Reimbursement of Medical Costs

Ms. Rosenblum is absolutely correct. If you were to go to court, it is highly likely that the Court would order the 30/30 rule. Unfortunately the...

Who has full custody ?

If the parties never went to court to get a custody order, neither has legal custody. It sounds like your brother has had "defacto" custody, but...

If your ex is willing to Consent to your move without the expense or risk of a trial, you should be telling him you will pay for three round trip...

I want to obtain approval to move out of state with my child

If dad will not consent, you need a court order, and it is difficult when both parents are involved with the child. You do not mention where you...

Once the papers have been completed by an attorney how long does it take before the papers are filed and the individual served?

How long before they are filed depends on the attorney. The Court sometimes has a backlog of new filings that might take a day, but this is a...

I'm planning to move out of state with my children.

Ms. Whitbeck is spot on. It is a shame to spend the money and time filing a Motion if he refuses to sign a Consent that you move, based not only...