Is it better to hyphenate your last name when doing an adult name change?

You can do what you want. There are no limitations so long as you are not trying to use the name change to get away from your obligations.

Why does my kids father have more rights then I do even though he is in jail,he not a good remodel and he gets away with a lot

You are probably not retaining an attorney and because of this you are learning the cost of not doing so. Hire an attorney for better results.

Does a significant other's child support debt become my own upon marriage?

Technically no, however, if you start mixing assets, SCU can go after anything in his name, even if your name is on it as well.

Do I need to bring in paper work for a child support case if I'm the one who petitioned the children's biological(father)?

Yes, you should always be prepared. You should also seek the aid of an attorney as we can get much more done then you. You can either contact one...

IS IT LEGAL FOR MY 5 YR OLD SON TO SLEEP IN SAME ROOM, DIFFERENT BED, AS ME AND MY BOYFRIEND?

There is no law against it, but as my colleague stated, it is a question of fact.

How I can take legal action against my husband?

You do have rights. You can divorce him. If the children are under 21, he has to pay child support. He may be obligated to pay maintenance. The...

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I was married in 2010. I haven't seen or heard from him since last year and have no idea how to contact him.

You can proceed but you need to try to find him. If you cannot find him after making reasonable efforts to find him then you can apply to the court...

Im in jamaica i gave my daughter grandmother legal guardian sum yrs ago we agreed that i we get her back when i was ön my feet

You would need to file a petition for custody here in NY. You should hire an attorney to help you especcially considering you are in Jamaica. You...

Can I take my current husband to court if he refuses to help with our sons college cost?

There is not enough information here to answer this question. Is he the father of the child or just your husband? Is there a child support order?...

Mother keeps trying to keep my daughter away from the father even phone calls are rare

You need to consult with an attorney regarding a petition to modify custody.