"...A paternity case establishes child support, often determines the child's last name, and sets up a parenting plan...."

The mother doesn't have the absolute right to choose the last name of the child. That decision belongs to both parents. If the child is school...

Fighting a restraining order filed by absentee father on behalf of 15 years old suffering from mental illness & addiction

I'm not sure what your question is, but it certainly sounds like you need to retain an attorney immediately.

Do i have the right or my kid has the right to speak to me on the phone?

Mr. Registrato is exactly right. Your parenting plan, if drafted correctly, should spell out that you have a right to telephonic contact with your...

Can I serve my wife by notice of publication which take the place of process service? She will not tell me where she lives.

Mr. Buckley is right. Before you can serve her for divorce (I assume that's why you are serving her), you have to make serious attempts to locate...

How can my fiance adopt my daughter when I am the only one on her birth certificate?

He can't. But once you marry your fiance, you can seek to terminate the biological father's rights, then, assuming the biological father's rights...

Will phone text be allowed in court?

Mr. Registrato is right. Evidence questions are very tough. Generally, texts are hearsay, but there is an exclusion from the rule against hearsay...

Can a estranged wife of 6 years who resides in another home not the shared marital home have the right to enter at any time.

If her name is on the home, the police are going to let her enter. The best thing to do is file for divorce and have the house awarded to the...

Can I get alimony. We have been married. Almost seven years and the past 5 years I stAyed home with my kids

There are many types of alimony, and too many factors involved to give you an answer here as to whether you can get alimony. You'll have to speak...

You can file for just child support or you can file for paternity. A paternity case establishes child support, often determines the child's last...

Can I call the police to return my son?

You can't call the police until he is in violation of the court order, which hasn't happened yet. But when his time runs out, have your order...