Some Judges will not grant a legitimation without a DNA test. Even if the Judge does not require it, the Father should seek one to avoid any...

Who has jurisdiction?

North Carolina is now the home state of the children, as has jurisdiction under the UCCJEA. You need to retain an attorney there.

Child Support

A private attorney can handle all of this for you. However, you should get divorced from your husband, also. That may have to be done in a...

The revised parenting plan states that travel cost will be divided 50/50, but CP keeps playing the I don't have a job card.

It depends upon whether the revised parenting plan was done in contemplation of the move to Seattle, and whether it has been filed and approved by...

What are my options about getting my son's passport without consent from the other parent?

The Passport office has a standard supplement to the application regarding sole custodial parents. All you need to do is submit this supplement to...

How do I adopt my 9 year old stepson?

Your husband can consent to your step parent adoption petition. The court can terminate the rights of the biological mother, without her consent,...

The standing order attached to most domestic cases (including Cobb County) prohibits either party from "removing the child from the jurisdiction of...

If a father signs over custody to mother, can he later go back to court and fight for joint custody?

If only custody was involved, it may be reversible. However, if he agreed to have his rights terminated, that is not reversible. Was there a...

Different names- spelling, middle name

You may be able to seek a passport with a different name by using affidavits. However, your legal name can only be changed by filing a petition...

I'm a on a work visa. I have physical custody of my son born in the US . If I have to move back it Canada will I lose custody?

One important piece of information you left out is where the father lives. County and state of his residence is important to determine what will...