There is nothing that prevents you from voluntarily paying child support. If you choose to pay child support voluntarily, make sure you do so in a...

What can I do to make this happen?

As a minor, your girlfriend cannot make the decision to reside outside her parents' home without their permission. If she is already seventeen, she...

Unfortunately, in child custody, there are rarely definite answers. You would be best served by consulting with a qualified family law attorney in...

If the judge allows this, am I still able to pursue the separate pending claim that I had originally agreed to dismiss?

I would encourage you to contact your attorney and have this discussion with him or her. The answer to this question is substantially dependent on...

Once the papers are signed and notarized what do I do?

I would highly recommend you meet with a local family law attorney to discuss this process. Though a step-parent adoption with a consenting...

Can my sister stop me from taking my daughter places like the state fair or any other place that's safe that I want to take her

I would consult with a local family law attorney and bring any documents you and/or your sister signed regarding your daughter for review. A...

Can she do this and what can I do

You should consult with a local family law attorney. Without seeing what your separation agreement says, it would be difficult to advise you on...

As Attorney Thompson stated above, child support is not dependent on visitation. Though the two issues may seem directly connected, the Court views...

If you were voluntarily taken off child support and you continued to pay until the child was eighteen can a new case be opened.

Without more details, I’m not exactly sure of the nature of your question. The best solution is to contact a local child support attorney who can...

Can I file a Restraining Order against this man in order for him not to contact my step-daughter anymore by any means?

I can understand your concern about this situation. Your best solution is to discuss this matter with a local attorney before moving forward. In...