Is it child abuse to leave a 2nd grade child alone in the house after school?

"Child abuse" may not be the correct legal term, but it may be a case of "child neglect" or "endangerment." There is potential liability if a child...

At what point in the $30,000 arrearage collection can I/CSE get a body attachment put on the non custodial parent? Louisiana

If you are not pleased with the way the State is handling the case, you can hire your own private attorney to try to collect the support arrearages.

What is the punishment for the 14 yr old that molested my 4 yr old son?

You need to call the police immediately to report these crimes. The District Attorney's office can speak with you about the possible punishment...

Can my wife go to DA office and drop charges?

They may or may not drop the criminal charges on your wife's request. It is up to them. They may also have her come in to file a "drop-charge"...

If a parent is awarded domiciliary custody of a child are they allowed to let said child (4 years old) go live with a cousin?

Whether the domiciliary parent in your scenario is "allowed" to do this is subject to the terms of the judgment, but I suspect the real question is...

What rights do a father have if not on the birth certificate and hasn't been around since 4 mths into pregnancy

The biological father has the right to file an action for filiation, and to try to have himself declared to be the legal father of the child, and...

Can my husband become my Children's legal parent?

Your husband can file intrafamily adoptions for the children, which, if granted, would make him their legal father.

NO CUSTODY ORDER IN PLACE.. CAN I FILE A CIVIL WARRANT TO HAVE CHILD RETURNED TO ME.

If the person has filed for custody, and a hearing has been set, the judge may not issue a civil warrant until the matter is heard in court. You...

Can my arrears be forgiven?

You can file a motion to have the arrerage waived, and the mother can consent - unless it is a State case. The State is not required to honor your...

Assuming that your mother has custody of you, and assuming that your father does not have joint custody, then your mother can consent to you living...