In NYS does an unmarried mother need permission from the father to relocate

Hi   It is immaterial and irrelevant that you and the father of your child are not married.   As long as he is an active participant in your chlid's life, pays child support and lives in NY, you will need the Court's permission to relocate unless he otherwise agrees in writing.   Also, if you are seeking to relocate for other than satisfactory reasons -- that is satisfactory to the court -- you will not obtain permission to relocate. I hope this helps.