I am currently paying support for a five year old child for which i did sign the birth certificate.

First question is, were you married to her at the time? If so, chances are you are going to be stuck with the child support payments. ...

Can I file domestic violence charges if 2 months have lapsed since the incident?

Answer is probably yes. I would contact the police to make a report as soon as possible. Most crimes with the exception of murder have...

What custody laws are there if the father and I were never married but currently live in 2 different states?

Jurisdiction will fall in the state the child is born in and resides. If you do not put his name on the birth certificate, he could initiate a...

How to fight when other party has all the Money ?

Children shouldn't be used as pawns in custody proceedings. If you require an attorney to go to the court in the future, there is help available. ...

My son needs an attorney to defend himself against a restraining order (false charges) and to gain more access to his children

Custody Issues Your going to petition the court for a custody order. I would suggest you hire an attorney. The well being of the children is the...

Parental Rights Termination

Sole custody is usually reserved for instances where either the parents cannot mutually communicate regarding legal, medical, educational etc...

What grounds would be considered viable to have the court remove parental rights from a non-custodial parent?

you may not be able to terminate the parental rights, however, you could petition the court for a change in parenting time based on those...

Child Custody

you have options available. Counceling, personal protection orders or divorce are all options, as is a legal separation while he gets counceling. ...

Can I be removed from my mom's house if my brother who also lives there does not want me there?

I would suggest that you both recognize that your family and try to come to a conclusion without court interference. That would be the easiest way...

Restraining orders are usually free. Contact the court clerk of your county on where to go and initiate the petition, but there is usually no cost...