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Family Law
New York
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That depends upon the context.
Get yourself a lawyer and discuss the situation in detail - there's not enough information in your posting to be more precise.
Yes, he's likely to face criminal charges.
Don't be ridiculous.
There can be a challenge - but under those circumstances it's not likely to be successful.
If you can't remember who the parent is it will be very hard to figure out how to establish paternity of a child.
Who has legal custody? (Not residential). Who has decision making authority?
Contact the social security administration office in your county.
You have to watch out for storks. The can be messy birds.
Presumably you mean stalking. But what's the question?
What you can do is speak to an attorney ASAP.
She can and should call the police, preferrably immediately. What happens to the baby depends upon the circumstances - and who leaves is something... Read More
It depends upon the circumstances. Family Court allows electronic appearance under some circumstances.
Without reading the order and knowing the details of the case it's hard to tell. You should be discussing this matter with your attorney - and if you... Read More
If it's a joint account you have a right to the money unless the settlement agreement or judgment says otherwise. That having been said, you have... Read More
Isn't it about time that he take responsibility for his actions and file for paternity? You don't know the whole story, and it is clear that... Read More
There are two avenues normally available to the parent of a child- either an amendment to the birth certificate, or a change of name. Each follows a... Read More
By getting a license.
If your children are being endangered by this conduct you can seek to modify the parenting plan by petition to your local family court.
Possibly - it depends upon the status of the order and the case.
You go to Family Court and file a petition alleging a violation of your parenting plan or settlement agreement.
You defend yourself by hiring an attorney to appear on your behalf (and with you) at any hearing regarding the allegations. The TOP will be vacated... Read More
No. The Mother needs the Father's permission (in writing is best). If the Father won't agree, the Mother should file a petition in the Family Court... Read More
Talk to the hospital administrator.
They go to the hospital.
No. You might move to another state that allows giving up of parental rights, but you won't be able to do that here. Good luck.