ACS is required to begin an investigation within 24 hours of receiving a report of suspected child abuse or maltreatment. Part of the investigation...

Can I (Dad) file a petition for custody (shared custody preferably) under these circumstances?

You wrote that mom started work 14 days ago after extended period out of the workforce? I'm guessing that mom is trying to manage the new routine...

How do i get emancipated

If you can tell us more about why you want to be emancipated, we may be able to provide some additional advice. New York does not issue...

Can he get custody?

If the biological father is not on birth certificate and if he did not execute an affidavit of paternity then you are the sole legal parent and...

What can I do? Challenge her?

The attorney for your child represents your child and she is working for his best interest. There is nothing personal with regard to you. If you...

What can I do to get them to stop?

Your situation is not uncommon. I know that doesn't make you feel better, but I hope it helps you feel less alone. You said there were...

Can the coach be prosecuted under anti bully dignity for all students act ?

I looked in the Gilboa-Conesville Central School District handbook, in the Code of Conduct section, which specifically applies to students, school...

Is it unreasonable for me to want the phone calls Mon-Fri and to exclude weekends?

The significance of language is what drew me to the law and the part (besides the clients, of course!) that I love. But I think, sometimes, it...

What are his options? Should he petition to be able to take her on the vacation? How quickly can things like this be decided?

I agree with the other attorneys: if your current petition does not allow for unsupervised extended visitation across state lines, then your...

How can I go about this I've been trying to get in touch with the board of education but keep getting the run around

There aren't a lot of facts in your question, but this may be a possible Title IX issue depending on what you think may be causing the bullying and...