Yes. In NY, an Acknowledgement of Paternity signed by both parents confers "legal parent" status upon the unmarried father, as does an Order of...

It's not a problem with the divorce, but it is a problem to be solved in the divorce process/negotiation, and the divorce should not happen...

You will need the incarcerated parent's consent unless and until their parental rights have been terminated by a court, which will not happen...

If you stipulated to have the petition dismissed and it has been dismissed, it is not possible to restore it, but if it was dismissed without...

If you know who the biological father is and he is willing to acknowledge paternity, then you may accomplish what you wish with assistance of...

No, you would not be able to get a copy of the report in the ordinary course. If you have some extraordinary reason to obtain it, you may be able...

The AFC has discretion to choose determine what is necessary for them to zealously represent their client(s). They may seek to speak with whomever...

Yes, if the attorney is authorized to accept service and agrees to provide proof of same, that's fine. Otherwise, it is best to have a professional...

If he's not on the deed, he won't be able to magically take "your" house. That said, even if he's not on the deed, you would have to prove either...

I suggest you reach out to a NY Family Law attorney as soon as possible. It is not easy to "un-parent" a child in NY, but it can be done with the...