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Generally the name that was listed on the birth certificate would be maintained. The child's father could request that the name be changed as part of filing for a paternity case, but the court has discretion to decide if a name change is in the best interests of the child. The response given is not intended to create, nor does it create an ongoing duty to respond to questions. The response does not form an attorney-client relationship, nor is it intended to be anything other than the...

Generally the courts will not allow you to seek reimbursement for a gift to a child in a family law matter. The response given is not intended to create, nor does it create an ongoing duty to respond to questions. The response does not form an attorney-client relationship, nor is it intended to be anything other than the educated opinion of the author. It should not be relied upon as legal advice. The response given is based upon the limited facts provided by the person asking the question....

If there was a prior order for support you can generally sue to determine arrears and enforce arrears. Your local child support agency can help you enforce this type of order. The response given is not intended to create, nor does it create an ongoing duty to respond to questions. The response does not form an attorney-client relationship, nor is it intended to be anything other than the educated opinion of the author. It should not be relied upon as legal advice. The response given is...

Generally cities can assess such fees whether or not you use these services. The response given is not intended to create, nor does it create an ongoing duty to respond to questions. The response does not form an attorney-client relationship, nor is it intended to be anything other than the educated opinion of the author. It should not be relied upon as legal advice. The response given is based upon the limited facts provided by the person asking the question. To the extent additional or...

In many states there is a marital privilege that allows you to refuse to testify against your husband. The response given is not intended to create, nor does it create an ongoing duty to respond to questions. The response does not form an attorney-client relationship, nor is it intended to be anything other than the educated opinion of the author. It should not be relied upon as legal advice. The response given is based upon the limited facts provided by the person asking the question. To...

This type of case is called a Paternity case. Sometimes you can obtain a determination of paternity through the local child support agency but if you want to establish custody you will need to file a paternity case.

If your spouse does not respond or file any response you may be able to proceed by way of "default" and obtain the divorce by default.

First you must make sure that the country that the children are residing in is a signatory of the Hague Convention. Then you must also consider what place is the children's habitual place of residence.

This depends on why the father is receiving SSI benefits but in any event this will not gain you any advantage in court.

You should request a paternity test through the court to establish paternity. If the father is working you should be able to obtain child support.