I have a girl friend that was living for a couple of years with her x boyfriend and had a child and while she was giving birth

Absent a court order, the answer is no.

The tender years doctrine was abandoned years ago in NY. If the forensic favors one parent over the other, which it really shouldn't, that's a big...

Wedding ring not completely paid for Legal separation

Separation is not necessary, and if you really want to get divorced, is a waste of time and money since you duplicate certain things by separating...

TESTAMENTARY DUTIES. 1) Do I have to list all assets own as joint tenancy ? 2) Do I have to pay a filing fee on them ?

The rules for the surrogate's court require the fiduciary, who in this case is you, to file with the court a list of assets constituting the gross...

Child Visitation Laws Concerning Long Distance

The objections she raises are surmountable. Offer to pay an IT guy to set Skype up on her computer, which should not be expensive. Include daily...

I want to change my son's last name into mine.

Unlike the average person changing one's name, if the child bears her surname you need her consent or need to pursue a court order. I suggest that...

Looking for a lawyer who has experience with special needs children who has been physically abused by home attendants.

You should seek a personal injury consultation to assess whether your grandchild has a viable claim against the perpetrators. Look for an Avvo...

Can I move out of state even if the father of my daughter has not responded to the notarized consent form I sent him?

You are putting the cart before the horse banking upon the father not caring if you move the child farther away making it more difficult for him to...

Can I sleep over my cousins house when I'm in foster care?

As your foster care parents are in charge, they can allow it, so long as there is no prohibition based upon the underlying reason why you were...

Pro Se paperwork question. Family Court

You may file an OTSC pro se (i.e. on your own) with the clerk's office. Habeas corpus will force production of the child if the child is being...