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What are the rights of the father when it comes to child support?

Kylie's answer | Answered on October 08, 2014

If your boyfriend was previously employed, but is not currently he may want to seek to modify the amount of his child support. In the State of...

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Evicting your wife

Kylie's answer | Answered on September 01, 2014

If you are in the middle of a divorce you do not have the right to require your wife to leave the home absent a court order. You will need to seek...

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If I do not have proof that my spouse cheated, will she more than likely get alimony?

Kylie's answer | Answered on August 14, 2014

This question has a lot of variables as South Dakota is a state of Equity, but I will try to give you the short version with the caveat that you...

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Can I choose where my child goes in case something happens to me even though father is on birth certificate

Kylie's answer | Answered on July 25, 2014

I agree with Bill, but I would add that I advise people in your situation to make sure you have a Will that clearly sets forth your wishes with...

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If parents live together and father still pays child support would the mother still get assistance from state ?

Kylie's answer | Answered on July 22, 2014

Hi. Father would never be relieved of his duty to support his children due to Mother receiving assistance from the state. That said, Father's...

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Custody after Divorce due to Infidelity

Kylie's answer | Answered on July 22, 2014

Hi, South Dakota's custody laws do not require 50-50 parenting time. The change in the law simply set forth criteria regarding what should be...

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Both parents want to voluntarily terminate their parental rights and want me to follow through with adoption! What is needed?

Kylie's answer | Answered on April 11, 2014

This process does not have to be exceedingly difficult, but compliance with the statutory requirements is very important. I would suggest...

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Can my child's biological father terminate his parental rights if all parties agree?

Kylie's answer | Answered on February 20, 2014

The Court must approve any termination of parental rights. While I do know of one instance where the Court allowed the termination of rights when...

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Is it legal to expose information on a sealed adoption?

Kylie's answer | Answered on February 20, 2014

Good Morning, The documents related to an adoption are sealed so as to provide both the biological and adoptive parents with privacy. That...

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Is there a form for a father of a child to sign that terminates his parental rights?

Kylie's answer | Answered on February 20, 2014

Good Morning, In order for your husband to adopt your son his biological father's parental rights would need to be terminated. This can be done...

Kylie Marie Riggins's Answers (72)

What are the rights of the father when it comes to child support?

Evicting your wife

If I do not have proof that my spouse cheated, will she more than likely get alimony?

Can I choose where my child goes in case something happens to me even though father is on birth certificate

If parents live together and father still pays child support would the mother still get assistance from state ?

Custody after Divorce due to Infidelity

Both parents want to voluntarily terminate their parental rights and want me to follow through with adoption! What is needed?

Can my child's biological father terminate his parental rights if all parties agree?

Is it legal to expose information on a sealed adoption?

Is there a form for a father of a child to sign that terminates his parental rights?