Can I get child support from my child's mother when she gets a medical malpractice settlement?

Perhaps. You'll need to discuss the circumstances more fully with an experienced family law attorney in your area.

Child custody?

Honestly, how to proceed is not a decision which can be assisted by advice from an internet site. You should sit down with an experienced family...

How to go about Filing for parental abandonment termination of rights ?

The father's parental rights may be able to be terminated based on what you've written here. Although PA allows the adoption of a child by a person...

Couple of name change questions ?

Unless it' a simple birth certificate correction, you're going to have to go to court. Your parents will file on your behalf because you're under...

How to appeal decision made by courts and children and youth

You need to respect the advice your attorneys are giving you. If you don't trust your attorneys, then consult with another experienced family law...

Is there a law that states family members of the paternal father has rights to petition the courts to see my daughter.

You and the father both have attorneys. Trust them to give you good advice. Those of us on this site have no where near enough information or...

What is the right step to take?

I totoally agree with Attorney Taylor's response. I want to second her thought that proceeding with an adoption now, despite what appears to be a...

Perhaps, but your proof may not be as good as you think and your ability to recover the money may not be great. What you really should do is gather...

Can someone ask for alimony for 10 years?

Ms. Draklan gave you good information. You ask is it possible that the wife may be able do as you've suggested she is trying to do, the answer is...

If the father doesn't "make enough money" does he still have to pay?

I agree with the answers the other attorneys provided, but, in answer to the question if it's true that sometimes the court finds that someone...