What contitutes an unfit parent (mother) in new york?
110191
visit the social services
93014
your state must not have a scale that is used based on her income and your income. dont go to jail. go to court. have the younger son talk to the judge alone in chambers. it can make all the difference. your attorney can set it up with out her knowing until the last minute. fight for your kids. hope your older son gets better soon.
883487
Get sam or the carrot to do it for you. maybe your crazy mother will help.
127774
Just go with the flow so to speak. Be considerate of her child though. Make allowances if she can't do things because of her child. Be understanding, compassionate and caring.\nHaving a child make it harder for you to go out spontaneously. plan things for at home, and include the child in your plans sometimes. she will like that, and so will the child.
165439
county health department\nplanned parenthood department\neither should be able to help you
1096841
yes you can.  get an immigration lawyer that specializes in adoption because doing it yourself can lead to all sorts of problems.  finding one shouldn't be that big a problem in nyc.
845834
GO TO FAMILY COURT FIRST. REQUEST THE DNA TEST. IF IT'S NOT YOUR KID THEN NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT. IF IT IS START CUSTODY PROCEEDINGS. GET AN INJUNCTION FROM THE COURT BARRING HER FROM LEAVING THE COUNTY WITH THE CHILD WITH OUT YOUR PERMISSION. IT WILL BE AN UPHILL FIGHT BUT IF YOU CAN PROVE THAT SHE IS UNSTABLE AND IS IN NO WAY CAPABLE OF CARING FOR THE CHILD YOU MIGHT HAVE A SHOT. A LITTLE ADVICE ONCE A CHICK CUTS OUT TO ANOTHER STATE DON'T TAKE HER BACK. DOCUMENT ALL OF HER CRAZINESS.  GOOD LUCK.\n\nYOU CAN STOP HER FROM LEAVING BUT YOU HAVE TO PROVE THAT IT'S YOUR CHILD AND THAT THE CHILD WILL BE BETTER OFF WITH YOU IN IT'S LIFE.\nI DID IT TO MY EX WIFE. SHE WANTED TO MOVE TO SOUTH CAROLINA AND A JUDGE IN NYC BARED HER FROM MOVING WITH MY KIDS. SHE WAS TOLD THAT SHE COULD MOVE BUT THAT THE CHILDREN WOULD HAVE TO STAY IN NYC. NEEDLESS TO SAY WE STILL DON'T TALK TO EACH OTHER. (7YEARS) AND I KICK UP 1K PER MONTH IN CHILD SUPPORT. BUT MY KIDS ARE WITH ME EVERY WEEKEND AND 1 MONTH IN THE SUMMER.
670141
the father must petition the court for full custody on the basis that the women is an unfit mother.  If the mother doesn't show up to court to defend herself the dad will probably have very little problem.  He is the next of kin and as long as he can provide for the kids he should have no problem.
796358
The power of atty will be all your mother needs to enroll her in school and get her medical attention...Good luck to you.
54708
You probably have to be more specific to get a uauful answer.  Are you asking about "palimony?" Tenant/landlord law? (In which case you should say if you are in NYC or not.) Child custody issues?  Visitation rights in the hospital? Inheritance rights?  These are all address differently, in diffreent places in the law.
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That is not your only answer.  I don't know where you are getting your advice, but the first place I would check would be a RESPONSIBLE ADULT, as in Female Teacher, Doctor, Health Clinic or Women's Shelter.  Police Department can connect you with the Women's Shelter.  Believe me, don't bring an innocent child into your horrendous situation.  They deserve a much more mature and stable family!!! Get help now and learn skills so that you will never have to be at the mercy of others.  Learn how to be an empowered woman.  I hope that you can learn from other strong women.  Read or listen to Oprah.  She grew up poor and sexually abused.  Boy, did she ever overcome.  You can too!  Don't you settle for anything LESS!!!
69477
i believe a 15 year old would have alot of say in california.  has your mom filed an order to show cause why she can't move?  does she have good reason other than your being a performer? after all, there is L.A.  how far from LA do your live? there needs to be good cause for her to move and take you with her.  there is much case law on the subject. check out "findlaw.com", search Cal cases and codes, search words "move-away"
1014883
I live in Columbus, OH.  I would think if the father can prove that the mother is not doing a good job, the courts will grant full custody to the father.  The burden of proof rests with the father, though.  Good Luck!
732941
email me at corbett11@yahoo.  Depending on your income, you may qualify for a public defender.  You can also try a Volunteer legal services project.  They are lawyers who volunteer their time for these matters to lower income ppl.  Try to be amicable with the father as it is in the best interest of the child.  Go for joint custody.  Allow the most for relationships with both parents.  You can hate him if you want, but dont use the child as a pawn.  My ex is and I didnt get to see her for 3 months.  Not cool.  Also, File for Child support tomorrow, along with a petition for visitation/custody.  Your parents and his have rights as grandparents and can be entitled to time as well.  Try to take a parenting course that deals with the psycholgical aspects on the child (A.C.T. - Assisting Children with Transition) or something similar.  The 0-3 yrs are the most crucial in development for your baby.  Keep that in mind.  This is when the relationships and bonds are formed.
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You don't specify-- do you mean around Manhattan? The Urban Baby message boards are a good and very active source of information: \nhttp://newyork.urbanbaby.com/community/messageboards_main.html\nI also like the GoCityKids site: \nhttp://www.gocitykids.com/?area=197\n\nI'd recommend contacting moms in your area for recommendations, and touring schools that are near your home. (GCK can help you find one in your neighborhood.)\n\nHere's a nationwide roundup of childcare websites: \nhttp://www.babycenter.com/refcap/baby/babychildcare/6104.html
315660
If your mom is kicking you out it must be for a reason.  You can either choose to work things out with her or find a new place.  If your looking for a new place the best thing for starters is to look into newer places and maybe just a studio apartment.  That way the rent is usually cheaper plus you get a place that you don't have to share and worry about falling apart.
268361
you can become emancipated from your parents, which something like divorce.  why don't you see a lawyer.  you'll probably need a ride from mom or pop.