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See an attorney with the details an an opinion if your evidence and fears are capable of supporting protective actions or restrictions.
See an attorney, you may have issues and sounds like you are about to experience a payback.
The biological father would here to have his parental rights terminated. Either voluntarily or be court order.
I do not understand. You are on muting some facts. If there are no minor children there should be no support unless it is past due arrears. Your... Read Answer
You can try to make the case for credits against arrears, you have to file a motion with the court. Use of a lawyer is recommended.
Provide a strong presence in their lives, continue to pay support is required by the court, take every opportunity for visitation or parenting time.... Read Answer
Contact the child welfare system in your state.
Are you divorced? Is there any Court order? I need more details to form a reasoned opinion. You should counsel with an attorney.
Without some court order, you don't have any rights. You may have grounds for an Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights against the birth father... Read Answer
If you have sole legal custody you can name you child anything you like. To limit or restrict his visits with the child you'll have to seek an order... Read Answer
Maybe an experienced matrimonial lawyer in your locality knows how to do so. Nowadays it is not hard to obtain DNA from a recently deceased person,... Read Answer
Your husband needs an attorney to deal with his ex.
Simply object timely and the matter will go to the judge for a hearing. The question is if you will win it. Under the circumstances you are... Read Answer
They can all your refund to pay your child support.
You "could" do anything you want. Best to speak with a local attorney and give them all of the facts. Act immediately or the court may say you waived... Read Answer
Your sister should immediately engage an attorney, provide all the details and act upon the advice which is given. Domestic violence is one of the... Read Answer
Yes, child support is for the benefit of the child and not the mother and who she chooses to live with, as long as they are not a danger or harmful... Read Answer
Living with a felon may have relevance to the issue of custody, but it does not disqualify a parent from receiving child support.
You have a chance depending on the circumstances and what you can prove, and whether he can prove continuous sobriety. It is generally an easy or... Read Answer
It may be easier to get legal guardianship of the grandchild. Speak with a family law attorney to discuss your options.
Your boyfriend and his parents have no legal claim to your child if he is not the father. You should have a guardianship agreement drawn up between... Read Answer
You need to file a complaint to modify asking to move to another state.