If FERPA applies to your situation, then your parent (if you are under the age of 18) can file a written complaint with the Family Policy...

Is it legal to use facebook information in court ?

You really have two questions here: (1) what evidence can you bring in a custody and visitation matter and (2) does a parent have a right to a...

If he decides to take the 4 children he had with my daughter before he shows he can care for them can I stop him?

There appear to be a lot of "moving parts" here and this is a situation where you should retain counsel. In part because the biological father does...

Do I have to hand my son over to his dads girlfriend?

This is a pet peeve of mine (probably because I'm also a mother). The situation comes up many times. I agree with other attorneys that you should...

Can I sue the City of New York, Department of Corrections for their series of potentially fatal administrative errors?

The Legal Aid Society has a Prisoners' Rights Project and that may be a good place to start. Their website is www.legal-aid.org or you can phone...

The most important thing is to keep in person communication ongoing and document everything. The rule is inflexible, but the teachers and...

How can I go about getting emancipated ? How much will it cost ? What else would I need ? Do I need a parents consent ?

There is a group in NYC that may be able to help you. They are called The Door and they provide a range of services for youth in NYC, including...

What can I do to guarantee he is allowed the opportunity to live with me his father

If you ex has already filed a petition to modify the support agreement, then you can cross-petition the family court for custody and support. If...

Can I oppose visitation of grandmother even though the father lives with grandmother and wants her to see our son?

New York courts recognize that a relationship btwn a child and grandparent is an important one. You mention ACS, but not whether your ex-MIL was...

Why is the court letting this visitation continue when there is no reason for concern and it's only with one child out of 3?

It's hard to answer your question based on the information you've provided b/c we do not known enough about the order controlling your visitation....