If my ex husband agrees to help pay for our sons education after our divorce is he still responsible after his 21st birthday ?

Assuming that this was a no fault divorce, it depends on how the property settlement agreement was worded. If he agreed to help pay for college...

How do I gain full custody or guardianship of a minor child?

You need to file a lawsuit seeking either guardianship or custody of the child. Both natural parents must either sign consent forms or be served...

I have filed child support on the absent father twice and we still have no court date or anything, What do I do?

If he is out of state and you're going through DHS, you're pretty much at their mercy. They have to send a request to the Georgia DHS to go after...

What is the typical process and turnaround time when filing contempt of court for a custody & property settlement violation?

In theory, a contempt action can be tried 7 days after the defendant is properly served with process. In practice, it usually takes considerably...

How do I go about changing child name on birth certificate. Father wants to give up all custody rights

It is not clear exactly what you are asking here. Changing the child's name on the birth certificate is typically done to add the father's name...

What are the chances of the father getting rights

If you seek paternity/child support through DHS, then custody/visitation will not be at issue in that proceeding. He'd have to hire a lawyer and...

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My stepfather has been on parole for a little over a year for felony Dui. He has violated his probation.What are is options now?

Yes, he's in a very serious situation. It might be possible to work something out for him under these circumstances, but he needs representation...

Hi, I would like to know how back time child support can be waived if the custodial parent has died?

Child support is considered to be vested when it becomes due. "Back time" child support cannot be "waived", nor can the Court forgive or reduce...

What is the concept of criminal justice and what does it pertain to when it come to the goals in protection of society from crim

This sounds more like a homework question than a legal problem. That said, for an ironic response, see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfxppjMA_JE...

How do you know if an indictment is state or federal?

Yes, "State of Mississippi vs Individual" is a state criminal action.