Hello - I have practiced family law for over 38 years. In fact, I have written a book, "The Emotional Divorce" to assist my clients through the...

How do I get custody or recognized as the father?

First I would like to congratulate you on taking care of your daughter even without the legal recognition. So how to make you Dad. Since you...

Custody

Aloha - Since your ex-husband is deployed that means he is in the Armed Services. You should contact the local Judge Advocate General's office for...

How is imputed income calculated?

The statutes in question are Minn. Stat. 518A.29 regarding Calculation of gross income and Minn. Stat. 518A.32 regarding potential income. The...

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Your question really should be answered in a consultation with an attorney knowledgeable in child support and how the IRS handles the various...

There is no age limit in the statute. However there was a case within the last 10 years that found that a 16 year old was unduly influenced by the...

How I can make low pay for child support

I am unclear what you are asking. It appears that you want to have low monthly payments for child support. I suggest that you contact an attorney...

I am paying child support and if I would like to get that modified.

If you are unable to afford an attorney, there are two possible avenues for you to seek a modification of custody. If the County is collecting...

My ex-husbands child support went up .Now he is refusing to take the kids 5 of his days a mo. What can I do?

I am assuming that Husband received a cost of living increase and not a modification of child support. Does he have joint physical custody so that...

OR state child custody laws, is it okay to leave the state with my child without telling the other parent

The answer depends on whether the father has been adjudicated as the father. You should call an experienced family law attorney in your state and...