Getting joint custody of my newborn child. Never married to the mother. He has my last name and it's on the birth certificate.

You need to file a petition for custody and parental access. You should speak to an attorney regarding this matter.

In N.Y., can one parent seek pscyh. care for a minor when the other parent withholds consent in a joint custody agreement?

If the therapist continues to do this despite the father's statements, your friend needs to hire an attorney and start an action wherein he...

You need to have your attorney file a separate petition for counsel fees and its up to the judge whether to grant the petition.

Can I fight my ex for not allowing me to have one of our kids/yr for taxes per divorce decree x6 yrs, and how?

You need to check your order of child support or divorce judgment.

How can I get money from my parents without paying a lot of taxes ?

You should speak with an attorney who has experience with real estate and tax law.

At what age should ncp get telephone contact

There are no hard and fast rules for something like this, however, 2 seems early.

How to get an order of filiation to change the name of my child.

If you and the father are married, you need to file a name change petition to change the name of your child.

Would I get in trouble for moving to another state with my son without my husbands permission?

I agree with Ms. Brown. You should seek a consultation with a local attorney to further discuss your options.

What determines if my lawyers fees will be paid by the respondent .....??

Primarily, the judge determines is the court fees shall be paid by the other side.

Can I prove reasonable doubt using a persons past lies ?

You can question the other parties credibility based upon past misrepresentations.