Flushing, NY asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for New York

Q: Will I be able to have my son fully even if I am not marry and decide to not live with the baby’s dad anymore?

The baby’s dad and I are not marry and we live together but he is on the birth certificate. I am currently still a student and I do not have a income to support but my parents in Texas are willing to look after my son and I’m currently in NY.

1 Lawyer Answer
Stephanie E. Emanuel
Stephanie E. Emanuel
Answered
  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Bronx, NY

A: How can your parents look after the son while they are in Texas, unless you are planning to Texas with the child, which might not be possible so unless they decide to come to New York and help look after the child or are you saying they are willing to help you financially to take care of the child. To have the child fully, you will have to demonstrate that you are a better parent than the other one. This can be done by showing your degrees, employment, stable home environment and etc etc. Also a competent and aggressive attorney that will fight tooth and nail to win full custody. Full custody can become very expensive around $20,000 - $40,000 over 2-3 years. Unless the other parent is the worst nightmare. Then you can expect $3,000 - $7,000 over 12-24 months.

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