The standard is supposed to be what is in "the best interests" of the child. Judges have a large amount of discretion in that sense. Moreover,...

Should I file for joint custody before my ex denies me visitation or files for sole custody?

You should probably petition the court yourself for visitation and custody

You shouldn't ask a potentially criminal question on a public forum. If you're truly concerned, schedule a confidential consultation with a local...

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Constitutional right of religion violated by FBI Agent

How did the agent slander you? What were your damages? Based on these facts, I don't see much of a case.

What are ALL of the options other than adoption to get legal custody of my sister's baby that she want's to give to me

You can petition the family court for guardianship of the child. You would not be the adoptive parent, rather, you'd be the child's legal guardian.

Can a sealed arrest be totally and completely expunged from a criminal record in New York State?

No. New York does not expunge records.

Does the 30.30 clock start ticking during discovery period if the ADA does not state ready?

Has discovery actually been handed over? Generally, the discovery adjournment are considered to be "on consent" meaning both sides agreed to the...

In New York, it must be used and carried for self-defense ONLY. It must also be pocket sized and carry certain labels/warnings.

What are grounds for modification of custody?

The Family Court Act provides for custody modification whenever it is in the child's best interests. The process requires filing a petition for...

Yahoo mistakenly deleted login information to my Flickr account. I cannot access my personal data stored in their servers ...

This isn't as cut and dry as you think. By uploading them to begin with, you had to agree to their terms and conditions, which almost certainly...