Is it possible to drop a contempt of court petition.
Typically if you set it for a court date and do not show up the court will struck the matter off the court's call. You should make sure you tell...
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Typically if you set it for a court date and do not show up the court will struck the matter off the court's call. You should make sure you tell...
I suggest hiring your own lawyer. Call around to try to find one that can take payments.
Possibly if your mom agrees. That is up to her to decide and get permission of the parents of your friend
No a child cannot. A parent must file and both parents must agree or there would be a contested hearing on whether the name change is in the "best...
Oh yes he can stop you. You need his permission in a court order or there will be a hearing on whether the move is in your child's best interests....
The court will not entertain changing the child's last name unless you file for adoption with a fiancé or another husband or significant other. ...
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Hire a Patetnity lawyer and file for your rights ASAP.
Did the father sign an Acknowledgement of Paternity or establish paternity in court? If no to both then it will be difficult to stop the mother.
Did you actually give him custody in a court order? If so the custody cannot be changed for two years unless he agrees. If you file a custody case...
File a Motion for Sanctions under Supreme Court Rule 137.