Single mother to a new baby, father not involved - what do i need to do legally for sole custody?

As a matter of law the mother of a child born outside of wedlock has sole legal and physical custody of the child. The only thing that will change...

At what age can a child make the decision that they do not have to visit the other parent?

The child does not have the right to decide whether they visit or not. Your post raises a few questions, If there is no visitation order in...

I had ask what rights does a father have when the childs mother had gone to prison and her sister took child to another state

It sounds like dad is the father of a child born outside of wedlock. As such he has no parental rights unless and until he establishes legitimacy...

The child does not get to decide whether to visit or not. You may have a reasonable basis on which to modify the visitation schedule. Consult...

My oldest son does not want to live with his mother any more and wants to stay with me,

Your post doesn't say whether there is an existing custody order or not. If there is such an order, you need to file a petition to modify the...

Help me to understand in the USVI child support system

The experience you are having with child support services is unfortunately not uncommon. It is a "free" service provided by the government, so you...

How do i prove what my daughter's father makes for child support?

If the father will not cooperate and honestly disclose his income, you need to hire a local attorney to represent you. The attorney will know how...

What documents are needed for a father to legitimize a child in the US whom he has not supported?

To establish legitimacy of the child the father should file a petition to establish legitimacy in the State and County where the mother and child...

Who do I call about reporting where someone lives that owes back child support?

Does she owe you the child support? A contempt claim is the typical way to pursue such a claim.

Question regarding modification of child support?

Because he is paying support you should be the custodial parent. Because the child lives with you, in SC, you can bring the modification in SC. ...