If a father lives in one of the highest crime areas as well as drug and drug dealers on corners, will a judge grant the mother

It depends on the judge and his/her view on those issues. Obviously people live in bad neighborhoods all across the country and children are not...

Child taken into state custody over spanking

Normal discipline may be appropriate, but the state is concerned when that discipline goes too far. You and your husband should have attorneys...

How do I obtain Child Support and not have any vistation rights to the father unless I am with the child?

Child support and visitation are different matters that will not be addressed at the same time. You can apply for child support (or the state may...

Minnesota requires either parental agreement or court approval.

Can I enter a motion to terminate child support based on court documents stating they are to end?

Recent changes in state law require that the court must indicate when child support will terminate. If the state has your child support case, I...

How do I show proof of custody for a child born out of wedlock?

If you are still in contact with the father, he can sign a form that says he give permission for the child to obtain a passport. If you are not...

How can i get cousidy of a child

You can file a petition for dependency and neglect, alleging that the mother has abandoned the child. You can file that in Juvenile Court.

My ex pays child support when he feels like it and the court does nothing. What can I do to get him to pay?

If the state is in charge of your child support case, it may be more difficult to collect, since the state is in charge of the enforcement. I would...

Proposed issues to include in a Custody Judgment, parent is getting sole custody? What are some important issues to include?

Even if it will be a sole custody issue, issues such as visitation for the non-custodial parent are important to consider. Amount of visitation,...

Custody question

If the mother is receiving any type of state assistance, it is likley the state will handle the child support case. The mother can't leave state...