The father of my child did not sign the birth certificate. Does that mean I have full custody of my child?

Until and unless there is a court order providing otherwise, you have possession which in this case, is comparable to "full custody".

What do I need to expect going to to mediation for custody of my kids? I'm a father going for full custody of my 2 kids.

First, mediation is a meeting in which the mediator serves as a neutral third party to assist the parties in reaching an agreement. The mediator...

How can i go about moving out under the age of 18 without being charged with running away from "home"?

If you meet the criteria , you can petition the court for emancipation. For more information, refer to my AVVO Legal Guide on the subject.

Can I have the father of my unborn be forced to take a paternity test during pregancy?

A court cannot order paternity testing until the child is born. After paternity is proven, he can be required to pay a portion of the pre-natal and...

I'm going to a seperation, and my wife left me while I was on military duty. I am trying to pay for my house, and I'm going to

First, any money put into the TSP during the marriage is marital property that is subject to division in a divorce. That is the reason that the TSP...

How do you get someone to take a concern of parental alienation seriously?

To prove that such is occurring, you need to have expert testimony from a mental health professional.

"Financial duress" usually would not constitute legal duress, unless you were on the verge o f starvation or something equally dramatic. It is...

If im nursing will the father get to keep the baby overnight?

Has the father asked for overnight visitation? If he has, breast feeding will not necessarily prevent such visitation.

Do i need to file for abandonment? what are my chances on getting full custody of my child?

If he has a job, you can serve him with Notice at work. You should go to the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court and file petitions for...

Is it ethical for an attorney to represent you if they are friends with the defendants direct family and does not tell you?

It is not necessarily a conflict; however, I understand that you might not feel comfortable with this situation. In this area, many people are...