As a child my mother and stepfather made me lie in court against dad and I had no choice I regret it ?

Unfortunately, there is precious little to do except use other means to contact dad. You describe a very sad procedure used in this nation's family...

What will happen on this court date? Will child support be handled as well? Can I refuse biological father to recognize my child

You will have to undergo a paternity proceeding. Your husband's role will be questioned. You cannot resist this proceeding; you must participate...

Is it possible for my ex to get shared legal custody if for the last 12 years I had sole custody and he had visitation rights?

Family court is a court of policy imposed upon the public by the politic of the moment. The politics of the moment is to balloon dads' parenting...

Do The courts usually make a payment plan to pay off child support arrears?

Your payment plan is the payment due under the order. Arrears are added by the support collections apparatus to balloon your ordered payment. What...

We have a notoriously asinine system of ratting out each other to cops about Family Court Act Article 10 child abuse. Little Thomas Valva was...

What what should I do about my son going with his dad every other weekend

This question illustrates why lawyers who practice family law will never, ever be short on incomes. The family court system is set up to intercede...

Is this harassment can I get a restraining order?

I would dare wager that the ex is the respondent on a family offense petition. List your facts as you have them here and add more. File in family...

College is part of child support if your order of support includes it. If it does not, the custodial parent would have to petition a family court...

Can a restraining order or emergency protective order be issued against a party whose exact first and last name is not known?

No. Family offense petitions cannot be brought against strangers. This limitation is spelled out in Family Court Act §812 which limits...

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