Can I take my son's "father's"rights?

Possibly. Adoption can happen in two ways. The biological father can agree to sign a surrender of parental rights and consent to adoption, or you...

My husband filed the petition for a divorce and I've filed my response. Hes now gone missing. How do i proceed with the divorce?

You're going to need an attorney to review the court file and determine how to proceed.

Does the non custodial parent have to continue child support when she goes to college and he pays for college?

If there is an order that requires you to pay child support, you must comply with that order until it is modified by a court of competent...

Can a 12 year old choose to live with their 26 year old brother and his wife?

A 12 year old has the right to express a preference regarding custody, but that is only one of many factors a court will consider. Contact a local...

I am owed right at $2,000 dollars in back child support. How can I collect?? Pretty sure he is working a job getting paid cash?

Your options are to open a case with DHS, which is inexpensive but may take a long time; or to hire an attorney to bring a contempt action.

There should be a court date and contact information for the court on your ticket. If you fail to appear, a warrant for your arrest will be...

What can be done?

DHS Child Support cannot get involved in custody cases per State law. If you believe the child is being abused or neglected, you can contact DHS...

How would I go about filing for divorce, but he lives in another state?

IF he will cooperate, you can get a divorce on the ground of irreconcilable differences. If he won't cooperate, you may be able to get a fault...

Will DHS automatically go after back child support when I put my boys dad on support?

If there was no order for him to pay child support, and paternity is already established, DHS isn't likely to seek back support.

What can my husband do about children's mother not paying child support and not seeing children in 3 years?

If you can locate her to serve her with a summons for court, you can sue for contempt to collect the unpaid child support. Adoption is also an...