What rights over a child, by law, will a person get if he signs a birth certificate as the father?

Without an action for paternity, signing the birth certificate alone does not provide the father with any decision-making rights over the child and...

Can my wife collect alimony and child support after 20 months of marriage?

Child support, yes, as it is a legal obligation of both parents to support their child. Your wife is also responsible for support but the fact that...

Can a person who has given power of attorney to his daughter still legally sign financial or real estate documents.?

Yes, the principal can still execute financial/real estate documents and execute any other powers that have been granted to the agent/the daughter...

I am a father to a 5 year old little girl that has been living with me for over 6 months based on a mutual arrangement with her

Based on the facts presented, it appears that your were never married to the mother and as such you do not have any rights to the child apart from...

What do I need to do about probate court for my Mother's estate at this time? She just passed away.

You must deposit the will with the clerk of court, record the death certificate in the public records of the county where your mom passed. Also,...

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Mother was talked into changing her will by grandchildren. She now wants to change it back to my name with a new attorney. How?

Your mother should go to a new attorney of her choice and discuss her estate planning goals at the present time. She should bring her current...

How can I file a Quit Claim Deed for North Carolina while living in Florida?

You should have a North Carolina attorney prepare and record the deed for you after a thorough consultation on what type of deed would be right for...

Probate Estate of 1/3 each, if 1/3 want more time before deciding to probate, can the 2/3 proceed without Mr 1/3?

No, she cannot. If you sister commences an estate administration, it will be the administration of the entire estate; there is no partial...

Will I have my son for at least 50/50 and primary residency?

The courts favor a 50/50 time-sharing if it is found to be in the best interests of the child. If both parents will remain close to each other to...

Parenting/TIme sharing plan

First, you may want to discuss this directly with the father and how his noncompliance disrupts his daughter's routine, etc. If he persists in...