What details are required when father takes 16 year old son out of town on vacation.

Only a location and contact information. Anything beyond that is unnecessary.

Variable Costs; shared placement - who pays what?

You should have court order which dictates who pays what. For example, did he receive a shared placement credit on his child support? If not and...

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My daughter is in a divorce process and cannot afford representation. Her husband took their child and will not return her.

No, it is no longer valid. Marriage trumps paternity orders. There is really nothing she can do at this point. Both parents have equal rights...

Will the courts grant me sole custody of my unborn child if her father, to whom I was never married, lives in a different state?

He is in no position to make demands on you nor do you have any obligations to him. He has no legal rights until and unless he pursues a formal...

Can the father of my child get shared placement because he's tired of paying child support?

There has to be a substantial change in circumstances for placement to be modified plus it needs to be in the best interest of the child. ...

Will child support automatically be deducted from my ex husband's disability?

You should contact your local Child Support Enforcement Agency. However, you should be careful here. He would have grounds to temporarily modify...

Can savings kept separate from before marriage be classified as premarital property?

Unfortunately, pre-marital property isn't necessarily exempt from division in a divorce. The only assets which are truly exempt are gifted or...

How much proof do I need to prove abandement

Custody cases are complicated and very fact-driven. You need to consult with an experienced family attorney in your area to go through all of your...

Can a noncustodial parent ( NCP ) be awarded travel expenses and child support ?

Why would NCP get child support? I'm very confused by your question. Unless there is some kind of shared placement, which there cannot be in an...

Can i get child support refund because 2 of my kids lived with me for 2 years and they have been taking money from check?

Unfortunately, no. The court is not allowed to retroactively modify arrears past the date of the service of a motion to do so. The parties can...