Legal Question in Family Law in New York

My daughter who's 14 lives with her mother in Az, but she wants to come to NY to live with me. She has proof of maletreatment, neglet, and abuse toward her and her siblings on the part of her mother. The mother is send her to me for 2 weeks in July for vacation but she dosn't want to go back. can I file for temp emrgeny custody


Asked on 7/15/12, 9:13 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Paula McGill Attorney at Law

You can file for temporary emergency custody. However, if you have concerns about maltreatment, neglect, and abuse, why didn't you call child protective services when you first heard abou the problem? Call as soon as possible to start the investigation.

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Answered on 7/18/12, 8:18 pm


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