If the father does not agree to honor your wishes, you can go to court and ask that the court prohibit the girlfriend from being present during...

To file a petition for DNA testing does the father have to know the name of the child?

To file a paternity petition, he would file a petition and serve you. He would not have to know the child's name. Threats like this are common, and...

Was awarded 1/2 of spouse's 401K5 mo. ago-just found out holding it becaue i still owe bal. to lawyer. Is this allowed? (

There are several issues in your question. First, if you seek your lawyer's assistance because your ex-husband is failing to comply with an Order,...

Family member put their name on dad savings acct. Joint ownership. Dad has dementia. Can other heirs contest in court?

You would need to go to court and have a Conservator appointed for your father if he is incapable of handling his financial affairs. That person...

In virginia. im 15 and pregnant. what can i do to become emancipated?

You can refer to my Legal Guide "Emancipation of Children in Virginia" which gives you all of the statutory rules. Being pregnant has no effect,...

Will father get visitation after He terminated visitation order?

Courts are reluctant to deny visitation to the parent of a child, absent a strong showing that contact would be detrimental to the child. The...

How to get child support

She still can be ORDERED to pay support, but collecting it may be a more difficult issue. A court can incarcerate her if she refuses to pay after...

Does my husband have rights to a baby that isnt his

A child born during the marriage is legally presumed to be the child of the husband; however, if he really is not the father (and genetic testing...

Will a notarized visitation agreement amending an original agmnt signed by a juvenille and domestic court judge hold up in court

A court order can only be changed by another court order.

Changing name on birth certificate

No. You can name your child whatever you want. If the biological father wants to change it, he can take action to do so.