Do I need to have parental rights terminated prior to step-parent adoption?

The only way the father's rights can be terminated is by his consent pursuant to an adoption. You cannot just request termination and expect that...

Child support

No. If that is happening, contact the FOC to straighten the matter out. This is not that uncommon.

If you have an attorney, consult him/her. If not, retain an attorney and file a motion for change of venue or transfer of the case to an adjoining...

How do i get custody of my son

Without a detailed history leading to your present situation, one is unable to properly respond to your question. The first and best thing you can...

Can my wages be garnished for child support by Federal or State?

Married filing separately, in the vast majority of scenarios, is a higher tax bracket. While the FOC can file intercept your joint tax refund, you...

I am 12, my parents are divorced with joint custody i wanted to know my options as far as sueing my dad so my mom full custody.

As a 12 year old, you should not even be posting on this site. You can't sue anybody as a minor. It almost appears that your mother has submitted...

How difficult will it be to move back home to Florida with my daughter, I currently reside in Michigan.

Next to custody issues, changing domicile is probably the next most complex issue in family law. While your entire support network is outside of...

Do I have to testify in domestic violence case against my wife if I don't want to?

As I've already told you, the answer is technically YES. There is no spousal immunity in domestic violence cases. Too many people call the police....

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What do I do?

Based on what you've presented, I wouldn't be worried. His obvious position about custody is really about the support he is ordered to pay and the...

You are not required by law to have a bed. However, it is not a proper sleeping environment and should the custodial parent raise this objection...