If I surrender my parential rights will that end child support?

you cannot voluntarily give up your rights. you cannot walk away from your child. you may get your support modified if there is a change in...

Can a 2 time convicted felon who has never seen his child, lives in another state & is in arrears over $100,000 get visitation ?

if there was no contact because dad was in prison and he is now out, then there is a good reason for not seeing the child. the illinois visit...

How do I go about getting full custody

my experience is that you will have a difficult time complaining about his past that occurred before you met him, lived with him, decided to have...

What is the legal citation for "First Right of Refusal"

right of first refusal. not first right of refusal. judy is correct, there is no citation to it. it is negotiated. usually it is not a great...

What do we need to do to win this case?

your "friend", not you of course, may need a different lawyer. how was there a deposition in a criminal case? perhaps an interview but not a...

What's the law on finding another place to live at in the same state with your childern?!

if you cannot afford a lawyer, how can you afford your own place. use the money for a lawyer first. judy gave you very good advice. your case will...

What is the difference between annulment / divorce?

there are strict time limits for filing an annulment. most likely you are past them. judy is right. consult a divorce lawyer. see if you qualify...

Can father get joint custody or visitation of 10 1/2 yr. old son after having no contact with him since he was a baby?

remember. the role of the custodian is to make decisions about education, health care, and religion. if the dad has had no contact with the child...

Child support and college?

if when you got divorced, you agreed to child supt. to age 22, that may be an enforceable contract. what does it say about college? that part may...

you could probably get an annulment. or a divorce on mental cruelty. go see a divorce lawyer now. if you know where his relatives are, you could...