Debt collector called about a 10 year old bill and now says I have until the end of the day to pay or else I have to go to court

I always urge caution before simply telling a debt collector to stick it and bring it on. Here's why - most debtors have absolutely no idea when...

Can my wife & I file bankruptcy for school loans that her son is not paying back & she co-signed for? Married 13yr

I'm unclear on your exact situation. Did both you and your wife co-sign for her son's loans, or was is just her? With student loans, it is nearly...

How can I keep my ex-husband from receiving a copy of my joint fed income tax return during a child support hearing?

You can't. If you are seeking a support modification, your income is relevant to the case, and he has every right to inspect the documents you...

I have sole physical and joint legal but ex is hostile. How do we determine school for 5 year old?

I would advise you to enroll the child in your preferred school under this scenario. With joint legal, he technically does have a "veto" over...

Can child support be lowered due to bankruptcy?

While it's possible to take a bankruptcy into consideration in calculating support, it would have to be much more recent, and the income would have...

How do I go about getting full custody of my daughter in MN?

I'm unclear on your current situation - are you saying that your child has been in MT since December? Why haven't you initiated police...

I have an R.O.P but I have no rights to parenting time or custody of my child?

A ROP does nothing more than create a presumption that you are the biological father of the child. That's it. It does not confer custody or...

What are the statute of limitations for establishing paternity?

There isn't one. Either parent or the state (if there are benefits being conferred to the child) may initiate a paternity claim at any time.

How can I get my child help in school? He needs to be on a low dose of medication for ADD, but his mom refuses to try it.

If the mother won't cooperate, then you will need to have the child's doctor sign a sworn statement stating that this is the correct diagnosis and...

The ROP only creates a resumption of paternity - it can be rebutted by the party denying paternity through a DNA test. Either way, a...