Child Abandonment?

You need to read the custody portion of your divorce order carefully. Joint custody does not literally mean that your rights are the same. ...

I Need to enroll my granddaughter in school with out going to court because her parents just need help?

You will not be able to enroll the child in school because you have no legal rights to the child. You need to consult an attorney and have legal...

Three issues are dealt with in a legitimation. The first issue is legitimation itself, which specifically has to do with the child being legally...

I agree with my colleagues. Until and unless the father files for legitimation, he has no legal rights to the child. However, even if he did,...

What will happen if my father files for custody of my child?

Mr. Ashman is absolutely correct. It is rare that grandparents are able to gain custody from a parent who is actively taking care of their child. ...

I agree with most of my colleagues. The father must file for Legitimation before he has any visitation/custody rights to the child. When and if...

Can a public school hold or refuse to release your transcripts during a custody dispute?

It is hard to answer your question without knowing what the most recent custody order says (or if there even is a custody order). If your parents...

If I have 2 daughters when my older daughter turns 18 do I have to go to court to change the amount of child support I get?

You need to read your child support order. Normally the obligation for child support ends when the child turns 18 or graduates from high school,...

Can can I get debt forgiveness for back child support because the fine is so high

I agree with my colleagues (especially Mr. Ashman). Your child support obligation continues regardless of the situations you put yourself in. ...

Does a person that adopted a child owe child support if child is placed in the ward of the state. ?

When you legally adopt a child, you assume all of the obligations, including supporting the child if you ever become noncustodial parents. Unless...