Legal Question in Family Law in New York

how do i get custody of my son as soon as he's born.


Asked on 2/23/10, 6:58 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Antoinette Wooten The Wooten Legal Consulting, PC

You need to file a petition for custody in Family Court.

Patricia Martin-Gibbons

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Answered on 2/28/10, 7:58 am
Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

However, if you are the mother you already have de facto custody (custody of fact). If you are the father you will have a very hard time taking an infant away from the mother - especially if she is nursing.

Mike.

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Answered on 3/01/10, 5:11 am


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