Is it child abandonment

If there has never been a court case open and this "father" is not on the birth certificate, he has no rights until he proceeds in Court. If/when...

In what age can a child decide to not go over to the other parents house?

I have changed this practice area to "child custody". Only adults get to decide where they live and a child becomes an adult at age 18. Until...

How do I walk away from a business when I have deposits rolling and cannot pay them back?

You should meet with a local bankruptcy attorney to discuss your debt and financial situation to determine the best way to proceed.

I pay child support and I barely get to see my daughter,maybe 3 times a year he is cruel can I get my rights terminated?

It sounds like you do not have a valid parenting time schedule. You should meet with an attorney in the county where the case is located to...

How does annulment wrk an is it quick n easy get done? Do I need a lawyer we have nothing together. An where do I go file

Given the facts you have presented here, it doesn't sound like you would qualify for an annulment. A divorce may be a faster and better option. ...

How does a judge know if in a child custody the mother leaves the state

I agree. 2 years is a long time of doing nothing to see a child. If the mother has remarried, it is even approaching the time to do a step-parent...

Can I make the choice of ortho doctor for my child?

Not sure what you mean by "custodial custody". If you share joint legal custody with the father, you must both agree on medical treatment. If you...

Can my son's biological father sign off of him if he doesn't have anything to do with him nor want anything to do with him?

A Father cannot "sign off" on his responsibilities to a child unless there is another Adult willing to do a step-parent adoption to take...

How will it affect my petition for sole legal and physical custody of my child if I communicate via email only to his dad?

If you've never been married, the Mother is actually awarded sole legal and physical custody of the child until the Father files a paternity and/or...

Legal fees are typically considered "necessary expenses" under temporary financial restraining orders. Why aren't you having an attorney review...