DOES THE FATHERS NAME HAVE TO BE ON BIRTH CERTIFICATE TO COLLECT CHILD SUPPORT?

Your daughter can give the child her last name. Even if the Father's name was on the birth certificate, that does not mean that your daughter would...

Does CPS need to go through a lawyer or courts to ask me for paperwork?

Cooperation with CPS is voluntary, but you did nothing wrong by cooperating with them or providing them with a copy of your custody order. Since...

Trying to change my last name back to my maiden name. The divorce took place in TN and I live in NY now. What do I need to do?

While I am not familiar with TN law, in NY it is a standard provision to include on a Judgment of Divorce that either party has the right to resume...

Can my 19 year old daughter take her father to court if I have an order of support for 25 dollars a week from him

Unless your Support Order states otherwise, child support is owed until a child is 21 years old, unless that child is considered "emancipated"...

Does it matter who files first for divorce in new York state ?

There is no advantage to filing first, in and of itself. I tell my clients that generally "filing first" is a a psychological advantage (if that)...

Need pro - bono services for immediate spousal and child support

While it is always best to consult with an attorney concerning your rights and how to proceed, Family Court forms are intended to be simple so that...

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What is my legal last name?

Having recently gone through this process myself, I know that you need to notify Social Security. If you do not have access to a printer, you can...

Can my soon to be ex stop me frim moving?

Generally, in a situation like yours, I would say that the answer is no, he cannot stop you from moving a short distance away. This is especially...

My Fiancée and I broke up . We had an engagement party with gifts from family / friends . Who is entitled to that money ?

While I believe that laws vary on this point from state to state, in New York, an engagement ring is considered a "gift in contemplation of...