My ex fiance refuses to allow me visitation with my daughter. She filed for child support and it was granted but I was never

It is not required that you have a lawyer, though I would strongly recommend it. If she filed for child support, she may have filed a legitimation...

Will I have to pay alimony

Alimony is based on one party's need and the other party's ability to pay, along with other factors such as the length of the marriage. It is...

Do I need to go to court and establish paternity or can I get a notarized letter from my girlfriend stating I am the father?

As my colleagues have stated, you will need to file a Petition for Legitimation. You can do this in an uncontested fashion with your girlfriend...

Can my boyfriend adopt my son?

The simple answer is NO. Your boyfriend can do a step-parent adoption (assuming the father will consent or has totally abandoned the child) if you...

What forms/steps should child's mother take to grant full custody to paternal grandparents?

I would file a Petition for Temporary Custody by an Extended Family Member. While it is called "temporary" that only means that it exists until...

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I was sexualy abused as a young child - by my own brother. It has haunted me my entire life.

I hate to tell you this, but there are statutes of limitation that have almost definitely passed. You could try contacting the police just in case...

Should I retain attorney to file contempt against ex husband regarding no overnight guests of opposite sex & excess alcohol use?

If your order says no overnight guests and no alcohol abuse in front of the children, and he is doing these things along with not paying child...

Terminating child support for 20 year old adult child.

If a Judge in New Jersey heard this case, I'd assume that the child lived in New Jersey growing up. That said, if New Jersey is the correct...

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What do need I do to reestablish custody of my 14 year old daughter who's father is abusing her?

First of all, if you are afraid for her life in a serious way, you should file for a temporary protective order. I do not have all of the facts...

Can I stay in Georgia and not go back to Florida?

Mr. Ashman is correct, however your father can likely file for a modification of custody. If he does so, than will be able to state your preference...