My spouse hired a mediator and they are trying to have me sign forms stating that I will release him of his child support order.

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How long does it take for the courts to decide on an order of default?

It depends on the court. Some have a quick turn arounds others take a little longer.

If you allow your child to reside with the other parent in joint custody, is that giving up your parental rights ?

No, only if the child is adopted or there is a child in need of assistance determination that finds a parent to have abused and/or neglected a...

What right do I have to speak with my son?

You can buy him a phone, but the father may take it away from him again. You may want to try and have a conversation with the father to figure out...

Do I carry any risks having a child with my boyfriend? Would I lose my child, have CPS involved, or have to live apart from him?

The only possible effect that it could have is if the father of your other children wants to make your boyfriend past history and issue, it can...

Will child support given to the custodial currently, change if she gets remarried and has another child?

It would likely have little to no effect as it is not the non-custodial parent having the child. What I see happen is when the non-custodial...

Each attorney has a different policy and protocol. There is no "standard" I can tell you that all of my clients here from me within 24 hours of...

It appears that the court dismissed the case without making any substantive decision and that you can refile the same action if you like.

How do I adopt 14 month old cousin?

unless the parents file an action to change custody, custody will stay the same even if the adoption does not go through.

Before it's entered into a final order, you can back out.