Q: I have an order of protection filed against me by my ex. We have two boys. She has full custody, and I have visitation, medical and educational access. The first court appearance was last Tuesday, and the law guardian expressed to the judge that the mother of my kids canceled the interview with the kids. The mother and her…Read More
Q: My 3 year old son was hurt during his visit with father and sprain his knee. Also, he looses weight on his visits. Is this something I can bring up in court? A: The mere fact that the child was hurt isn't necessarily an issue. Kids do get hurt all the time without it necessarily being the "fault" of…Read More
Q: The law guardian for my daughter doesn't talk to me, but continuously speaks to father. I have tried to speak to her. She once said something that was incorrect that my ex said. She only is listening to one side. My ex calls her regularly. Is this allowed by law? A: The short answer is that an AFC is…Read More
Q: Me and my mom are looking to move to Florida she also has custody of my two daughters so I’m in the process of court with her in New York City but will we be able to move to Florida with out the courts closing the case would I need to file a new petition out in Florida ?…Read More
Q: We do not have anything established in court but we have always had shared custody . A: If there's a dispute regarding the child & you cannot resolve it between the two of you, then file a Custody petition in Family Court. Schedule a consult with a Bronx Child Custody attorney for a full assessment.Read More
Q: My fiancé and child mother do not get along and recently were verbally abusive to one another via text and on the phone disrespecting and threatening each other kids and a audio was recorded . Now my child mom claims she uncomfortable with my child around my fiancé. No arrest were made . Will this audio work in her…Read More
Q: He was removed from his parents for allegedly hitting his brothers his father is my brother I smoke weed I live alone in a 2 bedroom apartment I haven’t been in police contact since I was a teen I’m 30 I’ve been a security guard and substance abuse counselor will me smoking prevent me from getting them A: Not…Read More
Q: "My ex only has residential custody but we have joint custody and he has been lying and not disclosing apparently for the past 4 years we've been in court that my son allegedly has ADHD and other medical issues AND he has been giving him medication WITHOUT my knowledge, also had very serious behavioral issues in school. He hadn't…Read More
Q: "The kids father gets the kids for an extended school recess this year. However, in this recess period my birthday and a holiday occurs. I am suppose to gets the kids on my birthday 10-6 and the holiday 10-6 this year. It seems I will be interrupting his extended period with our kids. He is arguing that it is…Read More
Q: "The father of my kids left to another country 8 months ago and he isn’t returning but there’s a lot of things like taking passport for my kids that he needs to be involved in and I can’t get him in person for those things. I need full custody asap..." A: You can file for sole custody in the…Read More
