Are we obligated to pay back child support if the mother never follows through with a paternity test?

Yikes! That's a scary situation to be in! So unfortunately, the fact that she didn't show up for the paternity test probably doesn't help you...

Does child support terminate if the mother moves to another state with the kids?

No, it does not terminate.

You may want to ask this question under the Maryland forum so that Maryland attorneys can see it. Right now it's posted in Indiana. Good...

Its been a yr since divorce went final, can I get a protection order against ex wife even if she hasnt threatened violence?

Under Indiana Code 34-26-5, in order to be eligible to get a PO, you must be a victim of domestic or family violence. This doesn't have to mean...

Prior to an Indiana divorce, is a spouse still entitled to 1/2 of 401k if it was withdrawn due to termination?

As I indicated in my response to your earlier question, if the court views this as dissipation of marital funds, then your father's wife may indeed...

Can I change the current custody order, temporarily or otherwise, based on my son's father's mental state-of-mind?

You will need to file a petition to modify custody, and inform the court that there has been a substantial change in circumstances, namely that Dad...

(Indiana Case) My 15yo son no longer wants to live with his father and refuses to return home. Father has custody

If Dad has physical custody of the boy, then you are at risk of being held in contempt for having your son live with you. If you would like to...

My oldest daughter has educational custody of her sibling, so who's at fault if she's absent from school?

I'm not sure what you mean by "educational custody". Does your oldest daughter have physical custody or some kind of guardianship over her sister?...

In an Indiana divorce, what's a wife entitled to if the husband is in jail and he's granted POA to someone other than the wife?

Your situation is a little bit unique, so first of all I'd recommend that you consult with a family law attorney in your area to go over all of the...

How hard is it to fight for legal custody of the children?

If you were not married to the children's father when they were born, then you have sole legal custody automatically unless either 1. you signed...