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Family Law
New York
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That depends upon both whether he can prove ownership and upon landlord tenant law in the county in which the house is located.
You can file a petition in Family Court- but you should discuss your situation in detail with an attorney before attempting such a petition.... Read More
This is one of the great misconceptions about family law. "Signing away rights" has no legal meaning and will not get you out of your child support... Read More
A name change requires the consent of both parents.
Most courts will require a professional evaluation.
You can certainly try.
Not unless your father allows you to.
Not if your father doesn't agree.
Consider talking to a lawyer who handles adult guardianship cases. Perhaps a legal guardian could help her stay on her treatment path. Otherwise, you... Read More
No. Sorry, but the child support laws allow the petitioner to file in whatever state you live - so since you live here, you are subject to the state... Read More
I think you answered your own question: if you believe he is interfering with her speech and development, then you need to make a motion to change... Read More
You had no attorney client relationship with her attorney. Therefore he had no obligation to you.
Court backlogs are a big problem. But when people complain that their taxes are too high - the budgets get cut - and this is the result.
Petition in Family Court.
There is no requirement that a will be filed or registered prior to probate.
Hawaii has jurisdiction over the child. Support matters are a different issue.
You can try a petition in Family Court.
Who owns the plot and the marker? If it's not you, nothing.
That depends upon the court that issued the order and why it was issued.
It's not illegal to have a child. It's illegal to have sexual relations between an adult and a minor.
Having sexual relations with someone under age is a serious issue. Contact a local criminal lawyer.
Many lawyers accept payment plans. Make some calls in your county.
Not ordinarily - but sometimes.
That can't be answered based on the limited information you provided. Consult a local attorney and discuss your situation in detail.