Legal Question in Family Law in New York
custody/visitation
My court matter is in NY.I live in mass.I got out of a abusive marriage.But since he has money he took my kids.Threatened me and stalked not to come to my scheduled visits to make me look like a bad parent.I do not dare to file anymore complaints on him since I know his temper.Court is aware of abuse that he put me thru as well me and the kids runnning away into a domestic violence shelter from him.there are numerous police reports.I currently pay CS.But i want my kids.he only took them to hurt me.Please help me find a higher resource.Above this family court I just cant go there if he finds out im about to complain again i dont know what he will do to me.Im scared for my life when it comes to him.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: custody/visitation
Before a lawyer can help you, you must help yourself. No women has to be afraid of a man because he is bigger then you or has no money. Child custody is based upon the what is best for the children.
Once you have overcome the emotional hurdle, you can petition the family court in whatever county he is in for child custody. You have an excellent chance of winning.
By not going forward, you are not only punishing yourself, but huring your children.
If you should need the services of a New York Lawyer, please feel free to contact me.