The standard for filing for the child custody modification is "substantial and material change in circumstances" -- the recommendation of the...

Can I keep my child's father for asking visitation even though I'm going to asking for child support?

Although child support and child custody statutes are not directly linked, child support actions could invoke child custody/visitation issues as...

It appears that you are in a child custody litigation and have physical custody and the other parent is uninvolved or not following court ordered...

I would like to get a divorce

DC divorce statute requires six months separation if mutual and voluntary, or a one year separation if not voluntary or mutual before commencing an...

How do I get a termination rulig on a chid support case based on DNA test

In DC before issuance of the child support order, there is generally an adjudication of paternity, if there is one on file or you are on the...

False police statement? What can I do to make things right?

You can attend and testify at the revocation hearing, however, an arrest alone can be a basis for revocation regardless of the circumstances.

Do I need to pay for child support and sign the birth certificate?

You would request genetic testing to ascertain and adjudicate paternity, and thereafter potentially move for physical custody of your child; the...

Filing for child support only vs. custody and child support?

Child support and child custody are interconnected as the support calculations factor in sole or joint physical custody -- additionally, unless...

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Spousal support in short marriage

Duration of marriage is one of the factors the court will consider in awarding support as well as: financial capabilities/needs of the parties,...

I have neighbors who are filing false reports to social services. What recourse do I have?

Even if you do not have children of your own, if you have children under your care or in your home --CFSA will follow up on a hotline call/report...