I am going through a divorce and the mother keeps not taking care of the child, can I get a gardian at litem appointment?

You can get a GAL appointed. You will have to file a motion and set it for hearing. The GAL's hourly rates are comparable to an attorneys.

Can wife claim child support arrears after child turns 18?

Yes, it is still due and payable at the rate of your (formerly) current support

How to handle a contempt of court hearing in another county. Where should I get an attorney ?

I agree with Mr. Mullaney. Find someone familiar with the hearing officer (s) in the circuit, and who understands the contempt process.

Father in jail. Divorce/Custody proceedings have begun. Will he be ordered to pay child support?

The judge will probably reserve on child support, because unless he has another source of income, he has no ability to pay. Upon his release, you...

Will a judge order visits in jail for a 6 month old baby?

since the child is very young, you may have a chance to change their last name. He cannot exercise shared parental responsibilities while he is...

Why is family court bias against fathers? The ex wife is going on 3rd contempt, when will the courts make her follow the law?

Talk to a family law attorney about filing a Motion for Indirect Criminal Contempt. This is not a DIY motion, as it must be done correctly to...

My daughter's father's name is not on the birth certificate, can I go to the US courts and request child support?

This is a complicated area of the law. This link should provide you with some information regarding international child support cases....

Asking for purge and arrears

You need to provide the court with proof of his ability to pay the purge out of his income and/or assets. So, if you are seeking that all of his...

Can a spouse get a portion of an inheritance given to him by the court as part of a divorce settlement?

As long as you kept your asset completely separate, and did not commingle, it should be considered separate property. I strongly advise you to...

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Child Support - Not Married

Paternity must be established before child support is awarded. You can file it yourself, or you can seek help from the Department of Revenue. ...