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Child Custody
New York
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Your husband should file a petition over this violation of his custody rights in Family Court. He can ask for an attorney to be appointed for his... Read More
If the child has been here for more than 6 months, you may be stuck with New York as the child's home state. This means you can file a petition for... Read More
If she didn't sign in Florida, and you have an open case there, then you should talk to your lawyer in Florida about enforcing your visitation... Read More
From what you pasted here, you have final decision making. However, sole custody or final decision making doesn't mean that the other parent has no... Read More
Just because she wants "full" or "sole" custody, doesn't mean that you have no right to visit. Depending on what you want to do, you can file a cross... Read More
Under the UCCJEA (a statute), once you live in a state for more than 6 months it becomes the children's home state. You can expect to have a fight on... Read More
If there is an investigation you can explain your remarks to the investigator.
You should petition for a custody to get the child custody determined legally. Is the father paying child support? If not he may not want this step... Read More
Certainly child custody is part of the divorce and if it is not agreed upon the divorce would have a contested element.
You probably only need to prepare a temporary authorization for the care and custody of the child form appointing the older son as the temporary... Read More
This doesn't seem likely. Do not speak with the police again without an attorney present.
This would only happen if the court agrees to even take you off child support, contact an attorney.
Yes, it would seem likely that you can petition for sole custody and physical custody. When you have physical custody child support will end.
You can't be sued for child support unless she filed a petition with the court when the child was a minor.
That is hard to say without looking at the actual agreement. Discuss this with your attorney, there could be something in the wording stating you... Read More
The simple answer is yes. If the court has ordered you to pay child support you have to pay it or end up in jail.
If you are in arrears that will not be erased. There would be no child support going forward after your remarriage.
Custody for this child cannot be determined until the child is born and will most likely be yours. If there is a problem with the move, then the... Read More
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It is immaterial and irrelevant that you and the father of your child are not married. As long as he is an active participant in... Read More
Juvenile cases (abuse and neglect) are not the same as criminal cases - juvenile cases are considered civil matters and the standard for proof is... Read More
You would have to give up your parental rights for the adoption to happen. After that has occurred child support can be petitioned to be stopped.
If they have a court order for one of the owners of the account they can.
File a petition in the court for temporary orders that she not take the child out if state, right away.
If nothing will change then the court will probably not change it unless you moved to another state. You need to speak with an attorney.
I have not heard of this. You really need to consult an attorney and get your support modified since your circumstances have changed.