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Child custody is based on the best interests of the child. The best interest of the child is based on several factors. Without having a better... Read Answer
You wife cannot move out of the state without your permission or the courts. You should discuss with your divorce attorney language that can be... Read Answer
Shared legal custody gives BOTH parents the right and responsability of making major decisions involving the child. Decisions as to choice of... Read Answer
It will be helpful if you could provide a fuller explanation and background about "is caught up with DSS"
I think you need to discuss with an attorney the concept of a complaint for separate support. In Massachusetts, you can file a complaint for... Read Answer
It is possible to give notice and get past that requirement.
If your social is on the account it is YOUR account, not theirs and your wife certainly can go after it in a divorce. Why would you have set it up... Read Answer
This arrangment could dramatically effect the child support.
You can't. And there's no need to.
Unfortunately you cannot control your baby Mother's behavior. As the Father you have legal rights and obligations. You have the right to have... Read Answer
No. Yes - you may need an attorney.
Probably not, but that is really a question you should put to your attorney.
You need to contact a local child custody attorney to get help with your situation. Based on the information that you have provided there may be a... Read Answer
You file a petition for paternity, custody and child support.
You should contact the District Attorney, Child Support Division. They will establish paternity and set child support.
She cannot keep you out of the house unless there is a court order giving her exclusive possession of the house or a temporary protective order. ... Read Answer
You can move to have him held in contempt. However, you will have to prove that the grandfather and uncle were under the influence.
You can go to the probate and family court in your county and file for guardianship of the child. Because of her age her the court will take into... Read Answer
Probably, at least until you can prove that you are now clean and sober and can be trusted.
Are you on the child's birth certificate? If not you are not legally the father. If you are, is there a support order in place; a visitation order? ... Read Answer