Unmarried father's rights

Your childrens' father has all the same rights as any other father--and all the same obligations. You also have all the same rights as any other...

Does the fourth amendment of the bill of rights only apply to criminal?

The Fourth Amendment bars the GOVERNEMENT from UNREASONABLE search/seizure of a person or their property absent a warrant. It should be noted that...

My step daughters dad is a joke. What can I do

YOU can't do anything. As a stepparent, you do not have the right to bring an action about this case. Your wife, on the other hand, can bring a...

What happens if a federal court rules a law unconstitutional and a state fails to follow the federal court ruling?

If there's one thing lawyers like to do, it's talk shop. Unfortunately, the other thing lawyers like to do is answer what seem to be...

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Can my wife get in trouble if she testifies that she makes cash from babysitting in my child support case.

Do you have an attorney? You should. Your new wife's income isn't relevant to setting a support order. If, however, if she is asked about her...

What to do when Divorce Agreement does NOT provide for loss of rental income?

While I usually agree with everything stated by Attorney Mason, you face a big problem. The problem you face is that the Court does not have...

What to do after a very short motion for modification hearing w/ limited evidence in the court? Parties: pro se. 50-50 custody.

On top of the answer already offered, you should note that most hearings for temporary orders are very brief. Further, if your ex is an...

I am going back to court to try and get a modification of my child support. How successful are these cases.

You should speak directly with an experienced family law attorney for a free consultation. Most of us offer those so that we can give you a sense...

Which state do I need a lawyer from?

If neither you nor your ex have been in the original jurisdiction for over a decade, MA has jurisdiction by virtue of the previous state's lack of...

Can my daughters father sign over his parental rights to me?

On top of the information already provided, you should know that while child support is pretty black-and-white, the issue of custody is less so. ...