Can I move out of state with my daughter her father is not on the birth certificate ??

Yes. You can move. If you have been separated for 3 years, I will assume that your husband has not been involved with you and won't care if you...

It depends on the language of the Court Order (I assume you have a court order, since you used the term "awarded"). If its a Separation Agreement,...

With a change of what me and ex pay of our children's medical expenses, wouldn't all changes take effect at the same time?

Both obligations begin when the Order was entered with the court (the date it was file-stamped), unless the Order states a different date for...

I'm listed on the power of attorney papers as the alternate. My dad is unable to serve, but won't sign it to me until he wantsto

Ms. David is correct, and that proceeding could be regarding either or both of your parents. Consult with an attorney experienced in guardianship...

Custody of one child and waiting over a year for consent order for other child. Any way to obtain the consent without court?

The court cannot enter a Consent Order for your son, if no one has filed a custody action involving your son. Even if both of you did consent,...

Can I be taken to court over custody order violation?

A lot of times when parents get frustrated, they tend to threaten court action, but don't actually ever follow through on it. That doesn't mean...

What can I do legally since husband is being verbally abusive and trying to make me leave our home?

Consult with an experienced family law attorney, to discuss all the facts in your case and to develop an exit strategy.

If I get divorced, will I get child support financially from my Ex husband?

He is not required to pay child support for your children that are not his children, unless he adopted them. Consult with an experienced family...

Nothing will happen, until and unless the child's mother brings it to the court's attention, and then only if you are behind at that time, will the...

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I want to divorce my husband. Can I just leave him? What legal consequences will I face if I leave him?

Consult with an experienced family law attorney BEFORE you leave, to develop a good plan to protect yourself!