Can dad who was not involved in child’s life for 2 years come back in the picture and get full custody of son? The child is 12.

The court must always look at the best interests of the children when making a custody determination. I do not have enough information to give a...

Will this hurt my finances chances during a child custody?

The Courts generally favor stability. To the extent that your proposal advances the stability of the relationship, it could actually assist. ...

It's supposed to be $319 a month for my daughter's court ordered child support. I only get like $20 a month. Can rights be taken

The general answer to your question is no. Child support and parental rights are separate topics. The more detailed response is sometimes. Given...

If your wife has adopted her former step-daughter, then you would be her stepfather. If no formal adoption took place, there is no legal...

Rights

The law of Arkansas where the minor child would be adopted would apply in this case. I would defer to an Arkansas attorney for specifics, but...

How do I reverse a temporary custody order granted by a judge

If you meet certain income requirements you can qualify for pro bono assistance of counsel. Call Access to Justice at 1-855-287-3510 to start the...

Is it a visitation order that didn't get typed up?

I am not positive that I understand the question. That said, if your question is whether or not a law firm representing a party in a protection...

What about child support when you never knew about the child in SD?

Under SDCL 25-7A-21.1 the look back period in an establishment of child support case is three years. While this can still be a substantial amount,...

There is no precise answer to this question under the law. I would caution you to remember, however, that if shared parenting is requested, the...

How can my now husband adopt my kids?

If the children's father will consent to the adoption, the process is pretty straight forward. If not, it is still a possibility, but you will...