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In New York, if the father is withholding your children and theres no custody agreement, you can file a custody petition in Family Court. If the father is not on the birth certificate, it may affect his legal rights. Contact law enforcement if you believe your children are in danger, but note that police action may be limited without a custody order.Full Conversation
Samantha
Hi Samantha! How can I assist you with your legal issue today?
Child custody
Child custody issues can be complex. Are you currently going through a custody dispute, or do you need information on modifying an existing custody arrangement?
father keeping my children from me
I'm sorry to hear you're dealing with this situation, Samantha. In New York, if the father is keeping your children from you, you may need to file a petition for custody or visitation. You might also consider filing a petition for contempt if there's a violation of a custody order. Do you have an existing custody agreement?
No
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In New York, when there's no existing custody agreement, you can file a custody petition in Family Court. This initiates the legal process to determine custody and visitation arrangements. Would you like more information on how to file a custody petition in New York?
He is not on the birth certificate
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Since the father is not on the birth certificate, it might impact his legal rights to custody or visitation. In New York, a paternity action can be filed to establish legal rights. Would you like more information on how to proceed with this process?
can I bring the cops with me to get my kids
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Samantha, if you feel your children are in danger, you can contact law enforcement for assistance. However, without a custody order, police might be limited in what they can do. It would be beneficial to file for custody or consult with a lawyer to understand your rights better.
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