Why does my husband still have to pay child support if it's 50/50

That is not "50/50". The child lives with the mother the majority of the time. The father has visitation and was ordered to pay child support. ...

What can be done?

Consult a local attorney about possibly seeking to modify custody. To win, you must prove a material change in circumstances, adverse to the best...

How can I get rights to my son if she got married before my son was born and her husband signed the birthday certificate

You can file a lawsuit to determine paternity and request DNA testing. If you are found to be the natural father, you can then seek custody or...

It depends on the type of divorce, and whether his wife will cooperate. It is possible to do an "irreconcilable differences" divorce, commonly...

Can I file for custody of my nephew which is currently in foster care that lives in Mississippi even though I live in Virginia?

I agree with Mr. Sorrentino. You can call the CPS office to express your interest and get some information about the ICPC process, but ultimately...

How can I stop child support payments?

If the child is receiving any sort of state benefits, such as medicaid or food stamps, DHS is required to pursue and collect child support. If the...

Custody cases are very fact specific. Criminal records are one of many factors that will be considered. Since you have custody from the divorce,...

An "irreconcilable differences" divorce (also called a no fault divorce) becomes final only when a final decree of divorce is signed by the Judge. ...

If you file for a divorce and your husband won,'t sign what will happen. In Mississippi both parties have to sign.

If he refuses to sign the paperwork needed for a "no fault" divorce, you will have to either sue him for a fault divorce if you can prove a fault...

If I live in Mississippi and my child's father is not in her birth certificate can I move to a different state

If there has never been a custody order concerning the child, he can file for custody in Mississippi until the child has been in another state for...