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Start making payments even if the are not the full amount. File a motion to modify the child support if it is too high. Contact the attorney general... Read Answer
First of all, you have full custody because he doesn't care. However, since you are unemployed, you will be receiving government assistance and the... Read Answer
Have her give you a durable power of attorney for custody. Then go to court and ask to be named the guardian. Watch out for dad. He has rights to... Read Answer
It may be too late if they have been adopted. You need to talk with a local attorney about what your options are.
You can terminate his parental rights based on non support or some other statutory ground that may apply in your case if he does not agree to the... Read Answer
In Arizona the only way that court ordered child support is modified is through another court order modifying the support. You should consult with... Read Answer
The children's father always has rights to attempt to go back to court to gain parenting time. I would guess you would all be back to square one... Read Answer
If you are in the State of California you can contact the State Bar with your complaints. You may also ask for a fee arbitration from the State Bar.
You need address your concerns at an emergency mediation.
You need to go to court and ask for a temporary order keeping them away from him. Also, you need to see if he has a record of any sort, particularly... Read Answer
I don't know. You may win, you may lose, you may be given time to find an attorney.
Usually 24 hours. First thing to happen would be custody mediation.
Get an attorney and modify the order,otherwise your duty to pay her still exists and you will have to go to court and get credit for periods of... Read Answer
Pick up and delivery should be addressed in the custody order. Leaving a county is no big deal as long as they bring the child back.
It depend upon what the visitation order says. Generally the visiting parent would pick up the child and return the child all at reasonable times.
You need to hire an attorney immediately to file an emergency change of custody motion based on the circumstances, as your child could be in genuine... Read Answer
You need to see an attorney in the State you live in. It could be possible.
My initial suggestion is that you consult with one of the many experienced family law attorneys who provide low cost, and sometimes free,... Read Answer
No, a judge will generally not change a child's last name without notice to and/or the consent of the child's biological fat.
You should contact a immigration attorney to discuss this matter.