If I want a divorce but I am in the middle thea adoption

You don't say whether you are the petitioner or respondent in the contested adoption; i.e,. whether you are trying to adopt or fighting someone...

Can a lawsuit settlement be used for child support?

(I am licensed in IN, not GA, so I will answer on general legal principles) Generally, it is your responsibility to ask the Court to modify your...

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Im getting divorced, my husband may receive a large sum of money from a malpractice suit, am I entitled to half of this money

Generally a pending claim is considered a "chose in action" for purposes of valuing and dividing the marital estate. That being said, I agree with...

Do i have to reach the age of majority in my state to move out or can i move out at 18?

(I am assuming your parents are separated since this is in the Child Custody category) Age 19 is when the obligation to pay child support...

Can my 18yr old son get some kind of guardianship over his daughter because the mother will not let him see her the mother is 16

Your son should register immediately with the Putative Father Registry. This does not establish paternity, but it does let your son get notified if...

Can I get parental rights taken away from my son's dad?

It sounds like you want to limit or terminate his right to visit. If he has not visited his son for 4 years, most courts (although this is not...

Do I need an appeal can I appeal this

If 74868 is your ZIP code, you should consult with an Oklahoma attorney about your options. Custody and guardianships of minors vary from state to...

Does Indiana jail people for child support anymore?

There is a criminal non-support of a dependent statute, but it is not used very often. The contempt power of the court - to coerce actual payments...

Do I need to get an attorney?

I agree with my colleagues concerning the possible and likely consequences to you in the situation as you have described it. Supervised visitation...

How to get visitation without child support?

Generally, agreements to hold a parent obligated to not receive child support or to not demand parenting time are unenforceable. So her agreement...