How can I petition to terminate the rights of my children's father?

You cannot terminate his rights unilaterally for any reason, only a court can do this and typically a court will only do so pursuant to an Article...

Does custodial parent in child support cases mean you have full custody?

A child support order may be issued without an order of custody--a determination that one parent is the "custodial parent for child support...

There is noting wrong with relocating the child if you have the permission of the other parent. A notarized letter is proof of this permission. ...

Is pickup and drop offs , part of custody? As court will decide custody situation, does that include transportation?

Yes, if the parties cannot agree on this, the court will make decision and issue an order that the parties must follow.

My son is the father of a 2yr old daughter. He is illegal and is not being allowed to see her.

Absolutely the father has "rights"! How he will best go about asserting those rights and the legal strategy he should employ are things I...

If there is no safety issue, then you should not object to the other parent designating a surrogate for pick up/drop off -- this is not a fight to...

My child’s mother want me to pay 17% of pay in child support, plus pay half of all extracurricular activities. Is that legal?

Yes, 17% is the statutory percentage the non-custodial parent must pay to the custodial parent for one child. If the mother has the child 60% of...

How can I, as a father get visitation on a regular bases, if my ex girlfriend doesn't want to go to court?

My first advice is that you should speak directly with an attorney to fully explore all your rights, responsibilities and options--rights and...

Rephrasing my child support question?

Unfortunately, the "notarized letter" stating you are supporting another child may not be considered for a reduction of your obligation to the...

1 BR in NYC with 2 children?

It is common to make space compromises in NYC, and the courts are painfully aware of this fact. This issue alone will not determine the outcome of...