My question involves name change laws in the State of: New York or New Jersey
I am a 25 year old resident of New Jersey born in New York City (Kings County). I was conceived and born within a legal marriage in 1988 however, I recently performed a court-admissable DNA test proving that my LEGAL father in NOT my biological father. I have my biological father in the picture and we are both interested in amending/ correcting my birth certificate. In recently seeking legal advice I was told to start the process by filling out an application to correct my BC with the Department of Health with an ORDER OF FILIATION. I was advised that more than likely the request would be denied and I should continue by filing for an article 78 in Supreme Court.
Here are my questions:
Have I been appropriately guided?
Will the involvement of my mother and LEGAL father be necessary as this is not a matter of child support/ nor involves a minor child?
Is this something that I can possibly just go straight to Supreme Court for instead of DOH?
If my LEGAL father paid any child support could my mother be sued by him for this?
My intent is to make the corrections I desire and involving the smallest amount of people legally necessary.
Thank you for taking the time to read and reply.![]()

