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I was in a psychiatric center for depression and when i was talking to the therapist they asked me if i had guns in my home and i said yes because my husband is a hunter. I had a 2 year old at home and when i was in the hospital, the therapist called cps on us and they came and checked our house.... View More 
I was held hostage by my abusive ex , I managed to escape and I never went back . I did not call the police because I was still in denial about being abused at that time but I have photos of texts of him apologizing etc for it . Can I use this as proof for sole custody ? He abandoned his child (no... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2022
The short answer is yes they can be used as evidence. However, just beware that you have to meet evidentiary foundations to get the texts & photos into evidence. Speak to a lawyer about this. If you have the means, you should retain an attorney for the process, if you can't afford an... View More
My ex is arrested for attempted murder . He also abused me and his mom was aware that I could not escape the situation easily . She has never met our baby , called or texted me. 3 years later she is trying to serve me with papers for custody / Visitation. Can I just ignore this request ? It is not... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2022
You must appear in court to answer the petition. The fact that she is petitioning for custody does not mean that she will be given custody. Because she is a non-parent, she would have to first show extraordinary circumstances, such as abandonment or neglect on your part. She would then have to... View More
law gets it or oe adoption she chose him . She thinks that she can get her back if she goes to the court and she gets vitiation rights. But she is drug attic has no place for this child. will she be able to get her back. and she also lost her first child also to cps and drugs. you can look her name... View More
answered on Sep 29, 2022
Were her rights terminated or did she simply sign over custody in court memorialized in a custody order? Parents’ rights to custody off their child is supreme to anyone provided she shows it’s in the best interest of the child and if there has been a change in circumstances (assuming her... View More
Without going to court my ex and I would like something, such as a parental agreement stating who has the kids and when. If we make a contract ourselves and sign it, if one threatens to keep the kids can the police get involved? Will it hold up in court?
answered on Sep 24, 2022
No, the cops won’t get involved unless there is a court order. What you have in mind has no legal effect. Better to go to court and get a custody order.
I filed divorce. My wife is using her brother to detach my children from me. I can prove that.
answered on Sep 12, 2022
Custody can be determined in your divorce proceeding either by agreement or by trial. If you and your wife are unable to agree to a custody that you like, you would benefit from retaining an attorney if you hav not done so already.
Won't let me see child been 21 days my lawyer hasn't done nothing and childs lawyer hasn't
answered on Sep 4, 2022
The fact that your spouse had an extra marital affair does not in and of it’s self render him/her an unfit parent. You should speak to experienced family attorney to determine if there are any aspects of the relationship, or the individuals in particular, that would impact the best interests of... View More
My ex boyfriend and his fiancee bought a home in CT about six months after we agreed on joint custody. It seems he has plans for the kids to live there with him but will not admit it. He lived in a 2bd room house in the bronx (owned by his mother who lives elsewhere) and moved some of his and the... View More
answered on Aug 31, 2022
If he is taking them to school every day from CT then yes they have moved. If it is only on Monday after a weekend in CT then it probably isn't a move. It depends on where the children reside during the week. On the facts presented it is difficult to give an accurate answer. Speak to the... View More
answered on Aug 31, 2022
You are well served with an attorney experienced in the area of family law. I am happy to have an intake specialist contact you if you wish to provide your contact information. Message our firm if you are interested in a free initial consultation. This is a common characteristic in many of our... View More
answered on Aug 31, 2022
If custody was transferred via a court order, you may be able to petition for a modification of custody. It is unclear from your question whether your custody rights were ever terminated or whether mom had sole legal custody and your rights were never affected. There are certain criteria that need... View More
I'd like to keep my lawyer on, and work on payment later. Without my lawyer I don't think I stand a chance. What can I do to oppose my lawyer's motion to be relieved?
answered on Aug 30, 2022
No one should be forced to work for free, and that goes for any profession, including lawyers. Your attorney deserves to be paid and does not have to agree to any payment plan. If he or she does it is voluntary on them. Find a way to pay them or find a new attorney.
We had a domestic dispute last fall and she stabbed me. This was in Auburn NY. I have since moved back to the Bronx. She had our baby in June. She is in touch by text with my mom, but not me. She is open to visitation but in March, the judge in Auburn finalized an order of protection for 5... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2022
You may file for an Order of Custody and Visitation in the County where the child resides if you are listed in the birth certificate. If not, you may need to start with a Petition for a determination of paternity then move on to custody/visitation. While the Order of Protection is in place, you... View More
I'm asking because I have reason to believe she has. She asked me to sign some papers, I asked her where she was going. Here response was it's none of my business.
answered on Aug 2, 2022
Unless the order states that the children cannot be removed from the country, state, area, etc., there is no prohibition against taking the children out of the country without the other parent's consent. It becomes a problem if the relocates the children to another country permanently.
I am father.
answered on Jul 30, 2022
They are at an age at which their wishes about whom to live with would be given greater weight. However, it would be just one of the factors the court would consider. You first would have to show a change in circumstances, that being the children’s desire to live with you. You then would have to... View More
I want the my 2 boys 9&10 to fly on a direct flight from nyc to Houston Texas where I reside . The mother said if the boys wanted to she would be on board . I offered to pay all flight cost and her gas tolls or Am track tickets from Albany to nyc . She now has changed her feelings even... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2022
Is there anything addressing this issue in your custody order? You may need to go to court to modify the order if so. Talk to a NY lawyer.
I am the custodial parent to my son, and his father is non-custodial. He unofficially takes him every friday from 7:30am until 4:30pm. (This was verbally agreed on, but not filed in our court order). His father also gets visitation on December 23rd at 6pm until December 24th at 1pm.
answered on Jul 25, 2022
For the visitation schedule to be enforceable, either you or the father would have to file a petition with Family Court and an order issued.
Non custodial parent has not made contact in a year. They have a history of disappearing for years at a time.
They gave me permission to make any and all decisions about the child.That the child lives with me and I make decisions regarding doctors, education etc
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answered on Jul 1, 2022
The signed and acknowledged agreement must do more than give "custody." It must specifically state that relocation is agreed upon, and to bolster its validity, the agreement should include a visitation plan for the stay-behind parent. There should also be a passport authority statement in... View More
My friend and her boyfriend had a child (born in SC - just over a year old) and they have since broken up due to some domestic violence issues. He was arrested for possession of drugs and a weapon and is in jail waiting a trial date. My friend has moved back home to New York but has not been able... View More
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answered on Jun 29, 2022
No. The mother's better course is to do nothing. If the father petitions, then the fights begin. The mother should not start a confrontation when one is not needed.
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