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Can i se a lawye ,acs and my x husband for back child suppot

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
No, you can not sue ACS or the lawyer for back child support. And the appropriate filing as to your husband is a petition in Family Court.
No, you can not sue ACS or the lawyer for back child support. And the appropriate filing as to your husband is a petition in Family Court.

child support payments

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
Not ordinarily, however there are some circumstances under which credits are possible
Not ordinarily, however there are some circumstances under which credits are possible

Can my ex legally prevent my boyfriend from spending time with my kids? (NYS)

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
Not unless there's something in your settlement agreement or judgment of divorce that gives him that right - or unless he files a petition in family court and shows good cause to do so.
Not unless there's something in your settlement agreement or judgment of divorce that gives him that right - or unless he files a petition in family... Read More

what type of attorney can help me with a domestic violence case, I am not married but we have a child together

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
A family law/divorce lawyer.
A family law/divorce lawyer.

Can one use pictures of text messages in family court?

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
Of course.
Of course.

Can you please tell me if it is illegal for people, even relatives, to take/post/share/publicize photos of a child without the consent of BOTH parents

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
No, it is not illegal.
No, it is not illegal.

Im an unwed pregnant women and want to know if I give up my superior rights as a mother if I put the fathers name on the babys birth certificate?

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
It's not clear what you mean by "my superior rights" - there aren't any.
It's not clear what you mean by "my superior rights" - there aren't any.

What options does my sister have for a low cost lawyer in Queensbury NY for a grandparents visitation case?

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
She can seek assigned counsel through the local Family Court or through legal aid - but it's not certain that she'll qualify.
She can seek assigned counsel through the local Family Court or through legal aid - but it's not certain that she'll qualify.

Do all order protections stand in all 50 states?

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
Yes. An Order of Protection is valid when you're served with it.
Yes. An Order of Protection is valid when you're served with it.

hello my husband has a cps.case where theu found him indicated for it is it a.misdemeanor

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
Being indicated by CPS is not a misdemeanor or, in fact, any kind of criminal violation.
Being indicated by CPS is not a misdemeanor or, in fact, any kind of criminal violation.

ryan

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
Joint custody means joint decision making. If you can't resolve the issue she can file a petition seeking a change in custody. Whether or not she will be successful is an entirely different question.
Joint custody means joint decision making. If you can't resolve the issue she can file a petition seeking a change in custody. Whether or not she... Read More

do lawyers have to look into information from a client to see if it's true, before using it against someone in legal write ups?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
If the attorney has no reason to believe that the allegations are false the attorney can use them based upon the representation of the client.
If the attorney has no reason to believe that the allegations are false the attorney can use them based upon the representation of the client.

should I file for full custody of my child if my child's father summoned me to court for visitation rights?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
That can't be answered without more information.
That can't be answered without more information.

Can a legal incapacitated person or his guardian ask the court to change his executor?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
As long as the person is mentally competent the person can make any request he or she wants to...
As long as the person is mentally competent the person can make any request he or she wants to...

Neutral Place of Exchange for Visitation

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
He can ask the family court to set a safe exchange.
He can ask the family court to set a safe exchange.

Custodial parent DWI how to inform NYS Family Court

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
You would need to file a petition to change custody or modify the existing order. A substantial change in circumstance is required...and the proposed change must be in the best interest of the child.
You would need to file a petition to change custody or modify the existing order. A substantial change in circumstance is required...and the... Read More

me and my girlfriends visit with are son's,Have been lowered in time.Because ,Greene County DSS is filing a petition of Termination of Parental Righst

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
Contact a local attorney and fight the petition.
Contact a local attorney and fight the petition.

Abusive X-Husband continues abuse to me through adult sons.

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
Not in the court system.
Not in the court system.

In a custody/visitation domestic violence O of Protection case that was honored suppervised visited what happens if we do no go through with it?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
There's no way an attorney can answer these questions without full knowledge of the situation.
There's no way an attorney can answer these questions without full knowledge of the situation.

what happens to your file when you change attorneys in the state of new york

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
If your bill with the outgoing attorney is paid you can ask for a copy. You may have to pay to copy it.
If your bill with the outgoing attorney is paid you can ask for a copy. You may have to pay to copy it.

Can I go to jail for breaking my child's phone?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
It is relatively unlikely that someone would go to jail for breaking a phone without a lot more than just the incident with the phone being at issue. But if you're charged with a crime you should have a criminal lawyer.
It is relatively unlikely that someone would go to jail for breaking a phone without a lot more than just the incident with the phone being at... Read More

Do I have to pay for medical benefits for my spouse?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
Sure. But it sounds like you're headed for divorce court - so why not consult a local attorney and discuss the matter in detail rather than playing tit for tat...
Sure. But it sounds like you're headed for divorce court - so why not consult a local attorney and discuss the matter in detail rather than playing... Read More

Can my ex change the drop off time just because he want to be spiteful and get back at me?

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
What does your order say?
What does your order say?

How do i prepare for the "trial" regarding my petition for visitation of my grand children

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
That depends upon the issue at trial.
That depends upon the issue at trial.

If I'm married to someone whom i have to sponser and he's constantly drinking and we ahave a 19 month old daughter, can i sue him for emotional stress

Answered 11 years and 5 months ago by Kristen Prata Browde (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
No. You can sue for divorce.
No. You can sue for divorce.