You need to start by scheduling a consultation with an experienced family law (possibly probate) attorney who regularly practices in the county...

I suspect it t depends on the caseworker whether they will continue to pursue you for arrearages. If the State doesn’t, I suspect that the mother...

He could agree in a modification action to no child support and no contact. This would not terminate his rights but would require him to take you...

You can file a custody action (or file a modification of one if there has already been a custody order already entered) and ask the court to enter...

The father’s rights would likely only have been terminated in a juvenile court action, and you would have been aware of any action like that, so it...

The law in Missouri states a preference for joint legal and joint physical custody of children. Joint legal custody requires the parents to consult...

Please immediately call the child abuse hotline. If you don’t want to call the hotline, please tell someone at the school. Every teacher and...

If the child has resided in West Virginia for more than six months, you will likely have to file there as it will likely be determined to be the...

Since the case has been open for a year, I assume that the venue is proper in the court where your case is pending. At this point, in order to get...

Yes, if they believe that your fiancé is a potential risk to your child, they can tell you not to have your child around him. And they will, in all...