Is there any reason that NY does NOT have jurisdiction over the father for paternity and child support if he lives in NY?

First, where the child is born has nothing to do with jurisdiction. The UIFSA (Interstate Jurisdictional Act) provides grounds for jurisdiction:...

Grounds for abandonment? Can I have his rights revoked? My daughter turned 14 in June and wants nothing to do with him at all

There is no such thing in NY has having parental rights terminated outside of the context of an adoption proceeding. You can, however, file a...

If I cannot serve the noncustodial parent for our child support modicification can the judge dismiss my petition?

You would need to attempt service at least 3 times via a process server, once at night, once during the daytime & once on a weekend. Even then,...

FILING A CCRB COMPLAINT AGAINST NYPD OFFICER AND OBTAINING PRIOR COMPLAINTS

You can certainly file a complaint with the CCRB. You may also wish to consider filing a false arrest lawsuit, assuming your criminal case was...

Looking for legal representation in divorce case.

I know for a fact there are lawyers in Westchester who offer free consults & sliding scales on their fees - you just need to keep shopping around...

Child Support. My children are in college. Am I legally required to pay for their college education?

First, I'd advise against taking legal advise from a lawyer not licensed to practice law in NY. Even if your divorce decree was silent on the...

If I give up my oldest child cause I can't provide for him can the courts take my other children and give them to their father

The answer to your question depends on why you felt you were unable to provide for your son. If the answer is because you are incapable of...

Downward modification. How can I get a downward modification of child support?

The issue is whether you are able to document your prior "diligent job search" so as to prove the job you did get was commensurate with your prior...

I have a toddler who is continually being neglected when he is in his father's care: severe diaper rash, starving upon return.

Though it may be too late in the game, you should strongly consider asking for a CPS investigation to be done. If there is no access order in...

You don't necessarily have to "contest" in order to get a fair setlement. Indeed, many cases are fully resolved as uncontested divorces without...