Can I change my daughters last name to my boyfriends he has been in her life since day one.

As part of the name change proceeding, you will be required to notify her biological father that you want to change her name, and he will have the...

If you petition for custody of your daughter, the Court will appoint an attorney for the child who will advocate for her wishes. The child's...

What should my son do with a temp order of protection his ex-girlfriend filed

The order of protection could have been issued in connection with a family offense petition filed by your son's ex-girlfriend, in which case there...

Do I need to file a order to show cause?

You should seek the assistance of counsel for this matter. Custody matters can be complicated to handle without an attorney.

I pay child support and my child has gone away to college and dorms there it is over 50 miles away do i still have to pay child

If there is an existing child support order it will remain in effect until you petition to modify it. You may want to consider petitioning for a...

Military father deployed overseas serving in Nevada. Mother living in ny. Children were visiting when father was deployed. D

Custody cannot be changed without a court order. If the prior order was from a New York court, it may specifically say that New York retains...

Do I need to establish paternity in order to change my sons last name to his fathers last name without listing him as the father

Your child's father can petition for an order of filiation (a finding that is the father) at any time. If he is indeed the father, there is...

Can I get the grounds for divorce changed to no fault, and if so, how do I go about it?

The action for divorce may not be valid. Your wife was required to serve you with the summons within 120 days after it was filed, unless she...

How can i move out of state with my custodial children when the father (who is out of state) objects?

You should retain an attorney to assist you with preparing a petition seeking permission to relocate. Good luck!

Can divorce papers be changed after they have been signed and approved by the courts? i have been legally divorced for 4 years.

If your ex-wife files a motion or petition seeking to have you partially responsible for day care costs, you should immediately consult an...