To hold a father accountable for child neglect must you first have child support and paternity decided

I assume you mean can the father be held accountable for abandonment. If paternity has not been established, the answer would be no.

Do I need a child support lawyer?

Yes. Anytime you are involved in a legal proceeding it is advisable to have counsel to ensure your rights are protected.

Do i need lawyer for a step parent adoption?

In order for your husband to be able to adopt the child, your husband's parental rights will first need to be terminated. I think it would wise for...

Can you get a court appointed lawyer to regain custody after having voluntarily sighed custody over to the father?

I assume you were granted custody of the child by court order. If the mother files a custody petition, she may be entitled to a court appointed...

Okay if I had an accident and it was on private property meaning no one at fault. Who has to pay for the car damages

The fact that the accident was on private property does not mean neither party was at fault. If in-fact neither party was at fault, then the...

As the other attorneys have indicated, you can be terminated for any reason or no reason. However, you should be qualified for unemployment benefits.

I have a domestic violence misdemeanor charge from two years ago, now my wife has put a pfa order against me , can she drop pfa

Yes, your wife can request dismissal of the PFA order if she so chooses.

Can you file for abandonment if dad who has never provided support and no contact in 9 months

If paternity has not been established then an abandonment charge would not be appropriate. I suggest retaining an attorney in order to have...

If I'm paying my child support on time should I be granted more then 2hrs a week visitation for my son?

If no order for visitation exists, then you are allowed visitation by agreement. The fact that you are paying child support does not entitle you to...

I have been separated for over 10 years how long would a divorce take and cost when all kids are grown and gone

The cost will vary from attorney to attorney. You should consult the attorney you are considering retaining to learn his/her fee.