I pay child support through DCF, what are my rights as the father?

If you are paying child support voluntarily make sure you are keeping track of payments made as it sounds like there has not been a suit filed as...

What are my rights as a legal father?

If you are paying child support voluntarily make sure you are keeping track of payments made as it sounds like there has not been a suit filed as...

I need clarification on my parenting plan in regards to Christmas time sharing and what constitutes half.

The schedule is irrelevant as to your 19 year old as he or she has reached majority and thereby no longer governed under the plan. You are more...

Will he get joint custody?

If you were unmarried at the time of her birth and paternity has not been established, he has no rights to the child and you should immediately...

I hav joint resident custody of my child which is turning 18 w mental illness and cant finish h.s.by19, when will support end?

If you are seeking that the child support obligation be extended then you have to file a supplementary petition for modification prior to the date...

Need advice on divorce

You should contact your county bar office and ask them to point you in the right direction. They may have a database of family attorneys that are...

I don't have a lawyer I can't afford one I don't know where to find a pro bono lawyer I need advice I cannot obtain a lawyer

You can ask for an abatement which basically puts your case on the back burner for three months while you get your life in order. It is important...

My 4 year old's father lied in court. This caused the judge to grant more visitation.Can it be stopped until magistrate hearing?

If you feel your due process rights were violated you can file a motion for rehearing within 10 days of the judge entering an order.

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In a modification my ex (NCP) is asking for a reduction in child support. The judge has order we both participate in mediation.

Mediation is different from arbitration in that any agreement you come to in the former is of your own volition and non binding. The arrears will...

I am having to take my 'ex' back to court for defaulting on the Marital Settlement Agreement and alimony payments...

It depends on the pleading and the wording of the order. Keep in mind the judge has discretion pertaining to awarding fees in accordance with a ...