If a man signs the acknowledgment of paternity in the hospital can another man come forward to claim that he is the father

Yes, is possible for 2 men to claim to be the father of the same baby, but the genetic marker tests (DNA) will reveal who is the biological father.

I have questions about the New York uncontested no-fault divorce packet.

In my experience, it can be overwhelming to figure out how to complete the uncontested divorce forms. The Supreme Court can provide some help by...

Isn't my complaint enough?

The summons is the document which starts the action for a divorce. The Complaint is the document that indicates the grounds for divorce and it is...

Under the Child support standards act, parents are obligated to support un-emancipated children until the age of 21. The statute provides that in...

How are the arrears for child support determined?

Generally, a child support order in NY State must be made retroactive to the date when you made the first official request for it, in legal papers....

Changing last name prior to divorce

You can obtain the name change forms from the civil court website. If you are interested in a divorce, you will have the right to resume your...

How to get custody of my daughter, if she lives in California?

Did you try to reach them by cell phone, text and email? Perhaps reaching out to relatives just to make sure they are safe? Is there a custody...

My ex is violating the court order. On the stipulation of divorce signed in 2001, he agreed to pay "all" college related expense

Just curious, who brought the college tuition issue in Family Court? Did you file a violation petition or did your ex file a modification petition?...

I think my lawyer is trying to take me for a fool

There is really not enough information about your case to be able to give you an intelligent answer. If your lawyer is requesting specific...

Will a US court enforce a British child support order?

This is an interesting question. How did the UK Court acquire jurisdiction over the US father? I assume the court in NY State once had jurisdiction...