Do i have any protection against my sons mother moving out of state with my son with out any court proccedings?

If you have never been legally determined to be the father - e.g., through a court order, or signing a Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity when...

Will he be obligated to pay child support from the time he established his rights or from the time when my son was born?

the judge will have discretion to make child support retroactive - prior to the time a support order is first entered. There are many factors that...

How do i stop child support while he's with me? Also what about the past 3 mo that ive still paid support? So no warrant issued.

Child support can only be stopped/changed by a court order. Therefore, you will need to return to court. Consult with an experienced family law...

Can the birth father be granted full custody once the baby is born if the mother isn't interested in keeping the baby?

The other attorneys are correct. As the father, you can be awarded custody of the child (although that term is no longer used). She cannot "sign...

Does adoption erase past due child support?

An adoption will end future child support and other financial obligation. However, it will not erase past-due support.

How long will it take, if we both are in agreement on everything?

I agree with Roger. It is hard to predict exactly how long the process will take. But, if everything is agreed upon, you are probably looking at...

I agree with Gary. Things do come up, and problems arise. Try calling his office; leave a message, and follow-up with another email. If you hare...

That depends. Often, parties come in with market comps - which are obtained free from realtors. Better are appraisals, done by certified...

What happens if I go to the status hearing without acquiring a lawyer? What will happen to my case & what steps to do it myself?

You are not required to be represented by an attorney. However, it is strongly advised that you do so - particularly if your ex- has a lawyer. If...

How can an attorney help me? Ie Ive read that there is required maintenance and child support even in joint custody.

First, as of 1/1/16, there is no longer an award of "custody " of "joint custody" - rather, is it now an allocation of parental time and...