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Will my fiance go to jail if he has proof that he pays child support?

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by Mr. Lawrence C. Arany (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Very, very unlikely; practically nil. Think positively and make sure to coach him about his "courtroom demeanor!".
Very, very unlikely; practically nil. Think positively and make sure to coach him about his "courtroom demeanor!".

If I give a child my name because I married the mother but then divorced her, am I obligated to pay child support?

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by Jonathan Edward Shimberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Yes. A child born born during your marriage is presumed to be yours. If there is a support order, there is a finding in a court order that you are the father. The fact that you do not have a relationship with the child is not relevant to your obligation to pay support. It would be very difficult to now argue that you are not the dad. You had that chance many years ago and apparently chose not to do so.... Read More
Yes. A child born born during your marriage is presumed to be yours. If there is a support order, there is a finding in a court order that you are... Read More

Can I get guardianship and be able to receive the social security check?

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by Mr. Lawrence C. Arany (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Sorry, but I recommend you take your sis'-in-law's mom on, head on, with your sis'-in-law's approval. The benefits are for her, not for her mother and if her mother won't cooperate, then file a petition for guardianship.
Sorry, but I recommend you take your sis'-in-law's mom on, head on, with your sis'-in-law's approval. The benefits are for her, not for her mother... Read More

Can I leave home at 16 if I have another place to stay without my parent’s consent?

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by Mr. Lawrence C. Arany (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Yes, but get advice from some older, wiser, trustworthy people who know you.
Yes, but get advice from some older, wiser, trustworthy people who know you.

How can make sure that the visitation order is not changed?

Answered 11 years and 10 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Your schedule is disruptive already. The change he proposed will not be significantly different for her as typed out by you. You should talk to a child psychologist about whether this schedule is harmful to your child, and hire an attorney to present a schedule in court which will respond to any valid work schedule change that the father has, while minimizing the chaos on this child's life and ensuring that she has one location that she can call home.... Read More
Your schedule is disruptive already. The change he proposed will not be significantly different for her as typed out by you. You should talk to a... Read More

After we get the paternity results, what is the next step and how do I correct their birth certificates?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Helene Ellenbogen (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Your husband needs to file a denial of paternity. His DNA test or his denial can be filed along with the bio father's DNA test. He will then lose rights and responsibilities to the child. Bio dad needs to file a parentage action and the court can then order child support for him, a parenting plan and a change in the birth certificate.... Read More
Your husband needs to file a denial of paternity. His DNA test or his denial can be filed along with the bio father's DNA test. He will then lose... Read More

Can my husband's girlfriend tell me I cannot see my kids?

Answered 12 years ago by Helene Ellenbogen (Unclaimed Profile)   |   7 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Custody is not the issue here. If you don't have a parenting plan you must get one. That will allocate time with the children between the two of you. It sounds like all you have is some sort of private agreement with the father. That is neither legally binding nor enforceable. It's the perfect way to set up this kind of manipulation. Get a parenting plan and order of child support.... Read More
Custody is not the issue here. If you don't have a parenting plan you must get one. That will allocate time with the children between the two of you.... Read More

Does this parenting agreement seem fair enough?

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Helene Ellenbogen (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Fair is not a governing criteria for a parenting plan. The statute has a long list of criteria that must be considered to meet the "best interest of the child" standard by which parenting plans are governed.
Fair is not a governing criteria for a parenting plan. The statute has a long list of criteria that must be considered to meet the "best interest of... Read More

Does this parenting agreement seem fair enough?

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Bruce Provda (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
There is no such thing as "fair" in these situations. If this is what is agreed to then it would be the wishes of both parties. If either party does not agree then they should not sign the agreement.
There is no such thing as "fair" in these situations. If this is what is agreed to then it would be the wishes of both parties. If either party... Read More

Will child support payments be cancelled if I give up my daughter for adoption?

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Ms. Jessica M Cotter (Unclaimed Profile)   |   10 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Under the law in Arizona once the order for adoption is entered by the court your obligation to support the child ends.
Under the law in Arizona once the order for adoption is entered by the court your obligation to support the child ends.

If I have a baby with a man who was separated from his wife and he decides to work things out with her, will she be involved in the child support case

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Diane L. Berger (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Child support is between biological parents only.
Child support is between biological parents only.

How do I make a contract to establish no paternity or child support agreement prior to natural insemination?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
You can enter into an agreement to that effect. However, I don't know how enforceable it will be and if you fall on hard times or the man decides he wants to be a daddy, I can see a court saying that the agreement is unenforceable as a matter of policy. On the other hand, if you are financially capable of taking care of the child and ask him for child support, he may be able to use the agreement to prevent you from claiming child support in the future.... Read More
You can enter into an agreement to that effect. However, I don't know how enforceable it will be and if you fall on hard times or the man decides he... Read More

Should I surrender my rights to my unborn baby?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
The only surrender of rights that means anything is a consent to adopt the child. Unless that is happening, you may always have the potential of paying child support. If she is placing the child for adoption, that is undoubtedly the best thing for the baby.
The only surrender of rights that means anything is a consent to adopt the child. Unless that is happening, you may always have the potential of... Read More

Can my fiance adopt my kids? How?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
In Indiana, you have to be married first. No idea whether Missouri law would say the same.
In Indiana, you have to be married first. No idea whether Missouri law would say the same.

How do I go about getting custudy of my daughter?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Bruce Provda (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Petition for custody and bring this witness to court.
Petition for custody and bring this witness to court.

What can I do if the father of my son is not letting me visit or talk to my son?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
File a contempt action in Indiana for refusing visitation. You should hire an attorney to do this, but are not required by law to have one..
File a contempt action in Indiana for refusing visitation. You should hire an attorney to do this, but are not required by law to have one..

How do I get my wife to allow me to see my 5 year old daughter prior to filing for divorce?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by Frances Ann Headley (Unclaimed Profile)   |   10 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
You must file a court action first in order to be able to get a visitation order.
You must file a court action first in order to be able to get a visitation order.

Can we request my step child mother sign over her rights? How?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Yes, you would have grounds to proceed with an adoption petition and ask the court to forgo the mother's consent, based upon these facts. You will need to hire an attorney to undertake this task for you; her rights will not be removed outside the context of an adoption petition.
Yes, you would have grounds to proceed with an adoption petition and ask the court to forgo the mother's consent, based upon these facts. You will... Read More

How can I keep the woman my husband had an affair with away from my children?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
You can't, unless she is a drug abuser or abuses children, if he wants her around them, she will be around them.
You can't, unless she is a drug abuser or abuses children, if he wants her around them, she will be around them.

How can I keep the woman my husband had an affair with away from my children?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by Bruce Provda (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
If you have good reason to, you can go to court and ask that there be an order placed that she not be involved in the children's visitation. You should consult your divorce attorney regarding this.
If you have good reason to, you can go to court and ask that there be an order placed that she not be involved in the children's visitation. You... Read More

What can I do if the father of my 7 years old twins is now suing for joint custody?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by Mr. Robert Jensen 'Bob' Matlock (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
That is the same BS threat that every deadbeat father uses. He has no real interest in asking for custody and is not at all likely to spend money and time with a nonsense suit. If he files suit, it would be wise to hire a lawyer.
That is the same BS threat that every deadbeat father uses. He has no real interest in asking for custody and is not at all likely to spend money... Read More

What can I do if the father of my 7 years old twins is now suing for joint custody?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
He has the right to ask for custody and visitation. However, keep the emails and if, which is probably not going to happen, he asks for custody, your attorney can drag those emails out and show that he has no desire to be a father.
He has the right to ask for custody and visitation. However, keep the emails and if, which is probably not going to happen, he asks for custody,... Read More

Can I get full custody of my kids if my wife is having an affair?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by John F. Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Child Custody
Not likely for that reason only. Having an affair does not create a presumption she is unfit as a mother, just as a wife.
Not likely for that reason only. Having an affair does not create a presumption she is unfit as a mother, just as a wife.
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