I want to change my son's last name into mine.
You'll need to do a change-of-name proceeding. Instructions are here: http://www.courts.state.ny.us/forms/namechange.shtml.
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You'll need to do a change-of-name proceeding. Instructions are here: http://www.courts.state.ny.us/forms/namechange.shtml.
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You'd need to provide info as to what kind of case you have pending & how you believe the records are relevant. If you do not have a pending...
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If either parent still resides in NY, then child support continues until age 21 under NY law.
The form is here: http://www.nycourts.gov/divorce/forms.shtml#Statewide. You'll need to have it notarized.
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You can do so only in conjunction with an adoption case. Otherwise the surrender will not be valid. Speak to a Child Custody attorney in your area.
You would seem to have good grounds for an adoption. Either the biological father can sign a surrender, or you can have his rights terminated by...
If your question is: how do I start a divorce case - then the answer is to file a summons & complaint with the court. Instructions & forms are...
I agree with Ms Fiss - one cannot generally file for custody while still residing with the other parent. The exception is if you are imminently...