Unless there is a court order saying something different, BOTH legal parents must approve a name change.

Only a court can legally "grant additional visitation time to a noncustodial parent" -- if the school is inviting the parent to participate in...

Generally speaking, the place where the children are living will be the place where issues pertaining to them will be decided (there are...

Sure! It would be hard to find a judge that thinks it is "ok" to smoke weed around a 4 yr old. Certainly, a mediator might be able to help you...

Yes, of course if you are the child's legal father you may file for custody. If you've not been married to the mother you may have to first...

Subject to review of your existing order/agreement, it sounds like you could seek a modification now. I suggest you reach out directly to a NY...

The Domestic Partnership ceased once you married.

Most likely when you initiated the child support proceeding, the court first had to make a finding about paternity. Once they do that, the will...

Luckily, it sounds like you already have an attorney, so I suggest you ask your current attorney for advice, and guidance on your case strategy. ...

You probably have to engage an attorney to re-settle the divorce. I suggest you reach out to an experienced NY Divorce attorney for specific advice...