I am an unmarried mother living in Columbus Ohio wanting to move to California can I just leave without the fathers consent?

If he has not established parental rights through the court, he has no rights to the kids and you can move where ever you want. If he's abusive,...

Can I now adopt

If the bio dad wasn't granted custody, there's likely to be a reason. If he's not in the picture, hasn't asked the court for parental rights and...

How is child support calculated?

It it based on his income. If he works for someone else he will have a w2 if he's an independent contractor he gets 1099's. In the first instance...

Just curious what age does the child have to be to stop paying child support

18 and out of High school. That is the time of emancipation.

How can I possibly win against my soon to be ex-wife?

Your need an attorney. You need to file an answer and a restraining order to stop the issues you are having. What she's asking for is not out of...

Is it considered abandonment?

Talk with an adoption attorney in your area who can work you though the process.

Will I get arrested if I am paying the money back to Kroger that I took?

You could if they want to press charges. The repayment agreement doesn't stop that. Pay it back quickly.

If my husband had signed his rights away to kids and I'm custodial/residential parent. Does he have any rights?

Signing over his rights is a bit vague. Did you and he sign over custody to grandparents? That just gives them custody he can still get visitation...

How does a child support hearing process go and how do they calculate the monthly amount?

The hearing will be for you to show your income and for her to show her income. They will compute child support as guideline support and you will...

There is no legal possession is 9/10 of the law. If it were a dog I would ask who is the license issued to but cats aren't licensed generally. Who...