What are a father's rights if he is on a birth certificate? How easy would it be for him to get joint custody?

I would be concerned that if he is on the birth certificate, he could just come and take the baby. The police won't do anything if there is no...

Does my son's biological father have to sign anything (rights) over for adoption since he's never been involved in 4 years?

The biological father can sign a consent to the adoption and not have to go to court. Since he has had no contact with the child and the child...

What can I do to stop him from filing? What is the legal procedure called?

If there is no custody judgment, you need to file to be the domiciliary parent. If you have not filed for child support, you need to file that as...

What can i do about getting custody of my child back..

I am not sure which document you signed. There is a temporary custody document which people sign in juvenile court which can be revoked. If that...

What can I do to get him back n my custody?

If you have a custody judgment, you will need to file to modify the judgment. If your court order gives you visitation rights and the father has...

How do i find a lawyer in my state of louisiana

Besides the Find a Lawyer tool, you can contact the bar association of the parish where you are located to see if there are any family law...

Your husband will need to send a letter to his attorney that he no longer wishes to proceed and request a refund of his unused retainer. The...

What steps do my husband and I take to get custody of our great-niece?

You will need to file for custody. The court will look at what is in the child's best interest. You could ask that the mother have supervised...

Can I be court ordered to paternity test and child support if another man signed the birth certificate and pays child support?

Usually, the alleged father is the one to file for paternity testing. I would want a paternity test before I gave her a penny. You and she can...

What are my rights as a father?

I am guessing that there is no court order of custody. I would recommend that you file for set physical custodial time with your child. You could...