Can a non-relative gain custody of a child who has been abandoned by his mother?

If you want to be granted custody of the child your best course of action is to file a Complaint for Custody. As you are not the child's parent I...

The best way to determine if you will have to pay a filing fee is to contact the Clerk's office.

Did the custody hearing also include matters relating to child support? Did the Order address and support issues? It may be best to refile and...

What can I do if anything, child support related...

If you and your x-wife have not adopted your "last child" the biological mother should be paying child support. Regarding modification of child...

Can I allow my son to temporarily live with his Father without changing the custody agreement?

I agree with other counsel that a written agreement should be entered into. Additionally, the fact that your son gives different reasons for...

The wording of the Order is such that there may be an assumption that each party can utilize child care, daycare.. of their own choosing so long as...

What happens at court for Child Support?

If your son's father has not yet been served the hearing will be postponed. It is very important that you have him served as soon as possible. An...

Can these extra fees be included in the child support modification calculation?

The child care you are required to share paying is work related child care. If the other party is utilizing child care for purposes other than...

How can I get my husband to pay arrears? he pays when he wants. I agreed to a modification years ago which became catch me if

More information is needed to answer your question. Is there a Marital Settlement Agreement? Are you and your husband divorced? What do these...

Do I have to respond to an answer sent by the person who I served attorney?

You must file an Answer so as to preserve your position and rights.