Q: I was awarded full custody of my niece and two nephews. I was under the impression me brother, their father, was going to abide by the recommendations of the court and regain custody of his children in the near future but he has shown that he has no intentions of getting on the right path, so now I must…Read More
Q: I have a 10 year old bother who is emotionally and mentally messed up, he lives with my mother and my step-dad who are both unfit parents, they both work crazy hours and drop my bother to any one, they’ll feed him when they want or have free time. my brother has asthma so health wise he not ok…Read More
Q: I have full custody of my 2 children ex lays maintenance weekly – A: If by “child maintenance” you mean “child support” – then yes, unless otherwise provided for in a valid agreement, child support is paid irrespective of visitation (even extended visitation). Call a Westchester Child Custody attorney for more info.Read More
Q: I thought all children in the state of New York are entitled to both parents and less they have been emancipated to receive child support I was denied because I was a non-blood relative of a child I have custody of.What are the child’s rights she is now 818 I received custody of her at the age of 17…Read More
Q: Just wanted to know if I request a visitation schedule from a judge would it be for the entire year with holidays. How does it work? Will it be very detailed for every month. A: David’s Answer: Generally (with many exceptions) a non-custodial parent would receive alternate weekend visits, a sharing of holidays and 2 weeks in the summer.…Read More
Q: Her father has abandon my daughter and I in Nov 2015 and last physical contact for a few hours was 1 year ago… he has no contact no phone calls or anything… he sent Christmas presents that I sent back the last 2 years as my child says she just wants his love not presents (she’s 4) wise beyond…Read More
