What is child support supposed to be used for? Can it be used to help provide their shelter, in addition to clothes, shoes, food

Child support can be used by the custodial parent for shelter, clothing, shoes, food, transportation and other necessities. I am not sure who is...

What if child is now living with non-custodial parent how to change custody

It is not clear what your status is right now. If you are divorced from the mother or have previously legitimated the child, there should be a...

Can I force the mother ofy unborn child to sign a paternity acknowledgement form?

I am changing the practice area of this question as it has nothing to do with sex crimes. My colleague is correct. You can't force the mother to...

Do I have first right to child, if ex lives with his parents and he isn't home at night during the week?

The answer lies in your parenting plan and other documents that established custody. If there is written in those documents an entitlement to a...

An ex parte order is one the judge issues without the other side having a chance to present evidence. Where there is a TPO ex parte order, you have...

If a child is legitimized in one county, why does the parent have to file in the county that the grandmother lives in?

Something is not adding up about this situation. A legitimation grants the father certain rights and those apply from county to county and state...

Did NY lose custody jurisdiction to modify even though mom refused to comply with the initial custody orders

Generally, NY would maintain jurisdiction over custody of the child so long as either parent continues to reside in NY. For more specific...

Mr. Harrell has a lot of experience and I am sure is giving you good advice. The Georgia Department of Health Department of Vital Records says...

How long it would take and if it will even be possible will depend on the judge and the prosecutor in the case. Speak to your husband's attorney...

Spouse green card?

I am changing the practice area for your post to immigration so it will come to the attention of attorneys who have the knowledge to answer your...