I'm wondering if I can stop paying child support if another man was on birth certificate as father?

I agree with Judy. If there is a court order requiring you to pay, you must continue to pay. If there is no court order, you have no obligation. ...

First, if you share joint custody, you and your ex- will first need to [participate in mediation before you can have this issue decided by a judge....

What can I do if my ex has a recovering heroin addict who lost her children and receives supervised visitations living with him?

I agree with Judy - there is not enough info here. IF there is a court case where the father is seeking visitation, you can ask the judge to...

Can I petition the biological father for child support?

As you were married when the child was conceived and born, your husband is presumed to be the father. However, you still have the right to seek...

Do I have a case?

You can sue anyone. However, you will not likely succeed. The psychiatrist is a mandated reporter - meaning that he is required to contact DCFS...

What can I do if I want to move to another state with my children and the father won't let us go?

The other attorneys are right. You will need a court order giving you permission to move with the children. To do so you will need to file a...

If tax dependency is reserved for upcoming year who claims child?

I agree with my colleagues. If there is no court order allocating the right to claim the exemption, as a general rule, you, the custodial parent,...

Do I have to allow the fathers girlfriend to excercise his visitation?

Ther terms fo the visitation order control. Unless you and the father expressly agree to other arrangements, either of you have the right to...

My ex is asking for child support to be reduce due to his decreased income and claim our daughter on his income tax.

Your recourse is to investigate and litigate the issue. He will have the burden of proving a substantial change in circumstances. You will have...

Who claims children on taxes?

It depends on whether there are any court orders allocating the exemptions. The new parenting plan or custody order may not have changed his right...