You would have to file a lawsuit to obtain a name change. If you wanted to wait until you got married, it would not be necessary to file any...

You can get married in New York without being a resident of New York.

As to whether Jamaica would recognize your marriage in the United States is a question you need to ask of a Jamaican licensed lawyer. Under New...

In the state of NY what are father’s parental rights?

Your friend needs to hire a lawyer in New York to file a petition for court ordered parenting time. How much time he gets would depend upon the...

You can file a petition in family court requesting a change based upon a change of circumstances. More information would be needed to make a...

How likely is it for me the father to get joint custody?

You would need to consult with a custody attorney to get an answer to your question since there are so many factors that a court considers in...

It would depend upon the language in the order. However, typically, support ends at 21 or possibly longer if the child is attending school...

Can you request a downward modification with the same change in circumstance that a previous downward modification was dismissed

Yes, you can request dismissal based upon the prior ruling.

Can my child's mother ask for an increase now that I'm married and have another child?

No, your wife's income does not count towards child support. What you ex is doing is unfortunately, a very common situation. You do not owe...

Is my ex spouse required to pay for college for our child, even though she is 23?

New York does not have jurisdiction of the case since the order came from CT. You need to consult with a CT lawyer to see if there is any...