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If it turns out you are the biological father, that would give you certain legal rights.? A skilled parentage attorney would need to discuss this... Read Answer
Only two ways to accomplish what you are seeking to do:? either obtain an "Agreed Court Order" signed by both your ex-husband & a Domestic Relations... Read Answer
There is no such thing as being partially emancipated. The law allows a person to seek a court order to be declared emancipated, but you have to be... Read Answer
The biological father would not be required to pay back support unless you tried to obtain that before an adoption. If you seek child support he will... Read Answer
In Utah, if you run away from home and your parents find you they can have you committed to juvenile detention (i.e., kiddie jail).
Michigan Supreme Court's decision has zero effect on an Illinois resident. But, Illinois already has the same law, requiring parental consent for a... Read Answer
With the name change and/or the adoption, you have to give notice to the father of your desire to have the child adopted or to have the child's name... Read Answer
The mother with the oldest get 28 % and then the mother of the youngest gets 20% after deducting the 28%
She can allege in an adoption case that you are an unfit parent, yes, but you can fight that allegation in the case. If you don't, her new husband... Read Answer
You have to check the laws in Canada.
Yes, bank accounts can be frozen for child support arrearages. Also, just because the child has reached age 18 doesn't automatically stop child... Read Answer
If all the money in the account is social security, it is exempt from seizure.
If they aren't married and dad hadn't been adjudicated the father, mom has sole custody and placement.
Both parents would be entitled to custody. An exception might be if there was an Affidavit of Parentage signed. The Affidavit of Parentage says that... Read Answer
The law presumes both parents are entitled to custody and possession of the child until a court order stating otherwise is entered. I suggest you... Read Answer
By filing the complaint, you have forced your attorney to ask leave to withdraw. A conflict now exists between the two of you. Whether his conduct is... Read Answer
If she refuses to let you see the children, you will need to file a Motion with the court.
It isn't exactly illegal, but it isn't right. You need to petition the court for an order granting you some custody of the children. Then, if she... Read Answer
If you have an ex-wife, then the judgment for dissolution of marriage should make provision for custody and visitation, If it does not, then you can... Read Answer
The reality here is that without court orders for legal decision making authority, and parenting time, there is nothing for a police officer or... Read Answer
You need to try to get a court order permitting you to relocate the child. The domestic relations courts use the standard of, is it in the best... Read Answer
A skilled custody attorney would need to discuss this matter with you & your husband in greater detail, & ask both of you many questions, in order to... Read Answer
You don't say whether your son's father has actually been adjudged the father in a court order. So a skilled custody attorney would need to discuss... Read Answer