If someone pays a non court ordered child support through a social platform like Facebook pay, would the judge see it as a gift?

My guess is that given the lack of a child support order directing the method of payment, the Judge would likely give him credit for the payments...

How do I get a divorce my husband has been gone for 13 months living with another woman but want divorce me?

You will need to file a divorce complaint against him, and have him served with process. Once properly served with process, he has 30 days to...

How do I get permanent custody of my grandson ?

To a certain extent all custody orders are temporary; however, whether they are considered temporary and informal within the meaning of applicable...

What would happen to my kids if I filed for divorce while my spouse is in rehabilitation?

Based on the facts you present, you could probably obtain emergency injunctive relief granting you temporary custody as part of the initial divorce...

2 parents has agreed to visitation for the father and he is paying child support they have signed a paper and notaries it can th

What needs to be done depends in large part upon whether or not an Order governing visitation has ever been entered in the case. From your...

Can I sign over my rights?

No, you do not have standing to file a petition seeking to terminate your own parental rights. Additionally, courts will not allow parents to sign...

Can a parent choose to not have any visitation with their child?

Your first step is going to be to get a divorce from your Husband. As part of the divorce process, a Permanent Parenting Plan must be entered that...

Adoption of grandchildren

It would certainly be easier for you if they didn't contest the adoption; however, based on the facts you set forth above, it sounds like you have...

The demand that you send him $550 makes it clear that this is scam. Don’t return this scam artist’s phone calls. Even if it wasn’t a scam, it is...

If my ex hires a lawyer after our divorce is final, due to child support and OOP do I have to be notified?

If you were granted a divorce involving children, there should have been a Permanent Parenting Plan that was entered as part of the divorce. In...