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Yes, unless she is no longer dependent upon the mother for support (she is residing on her own), in which case you could petition the court to pay... Read Answer
There is no magic time frame. The standard to modify is whether a "material and substantial change in circumstances not in the contemplation of the... Read Answer
The only real limit is the patients of the court. Usually you will need to show a change in circumstances great enough to warrant a change. If you... Read Answer
I would need more details, if the biological father is amenable to this should not be a particularly difficult situation and your husband should be... Read Answer
Hire a lawyer. It's almost always worth the investment. Your lawyer will likely advise you to file a petition to terminate the guardianship. Of... Read Answer
Absolutely yes.
That would be a yes.
Your dating or not with the other parent, is not relevant. But sharing lodgings is usually a basis for denying or deferring child support. If you... Read Answer
I think it depends on why she can't see them in Wednesday. If she has to work or has something like that. I would suggest you give her a different... Read Answer
Yes, she can. Circumstances may have changed and she is entitled, in IL, to have financial assistance from you, as the father. In IL, you have a... Read Answer
Yes. The law says that child support cannot be waived or paid below the State guideline except voluntarily. Why should your kid(s) suffer for your... Read Answer
Yes, she can take you back to court and enforce a child support obligation as, under the law, child support is due for the benefit of the child and... Read Answer
Court always retains jurisdiction over the issue of child support. Parents cannot contract away that jurisdiction, either orally or in writing.
A verbal agreement to not take child support would likely be void under public policy. If your child/children are over the age of majority, then she... Read Answer
At least in Nebraska a custodial parent doesn't have the right to give up child support that really belongs to the child.
Child support is for the benefit of the child not the mother. Child support can be changed any time there is a substantial change of circumstance.
Well, his abusive actions certainly will argue against his having unsupervised contact with the child, but his having at least some placement is not... Read Answer
First things first: you should retain a capable divorce lawyer in your area to advise and represent you. Your lawyer will likely suggest that s/he... Read Answer
Just cause to a sane reasonable person, and just cause to a court can look very different. Since there is a constitutional right involved, courts... Read Answer
You will have to explain to the judge why you want a change is residential custody to allow the children to live with you. You also have to have... Read Answer
In a contested court matter, it's always a good idea to have a skilled lawyer to advise and represent you. And that seems to be the case here. Your... Read Answer
In Wisconsin it is not entirely impossible, but it is very very hard. You would have to show that both parents are truly harmful to the child(ren). ... Read Answer