I have a court order child support agreement. Ex wife had me sign a paper saying I would pay more in CS is it binding?

A handwritten letter, standing alone, does not constitute an enforceable child support judgment. She may try to use it as evidence in a child...

You might want to ask a criminal attorney if the sex offender is in any violation of the law by living there, but, from a family law standpoint,...

At what age can a child decide on which parent they won’t to live with?

At age 18 a child can decide with which parent the child "wants" to live, and which one the child "won't" live with. 18 is, not coincidentally, the...

How can I change my son's last name, and also possibly terminate the absent father's right?

You can petition the court to change the name.

Is it required for the custodial parent being my mom to be present in a Watermeier hearing for me to elect to live with my dad?

Without proper legal service of process on your mother, the judge is not supposed to allow any testimony or have an actual hearing (unless it is an...

What rights does my wife have, now that we're separated?

If you're talking about physical separation, she has the same rights as when she resided with you. Those rights are too numerous and nuanced to be...

It means the person who filed the pleadings is asking the court to order the defendant (you) to pay ("to be cast with" means "to be ordered to pay...

At 17 can child refuse visitation

The child can be forced to go, although some judges are reluctant to do so for a 17 year old.

Can a consent judgement matter of child support a enforced after 10yrs?

Consult with an attorney before signing anything. If the State seeks support against you, and you are served with a notice to appear for a court...

Can my baby be taken at birth?

It is possible that the second child could be taken, but the likelihood is dependent upon the circumstances. DCFS intervention culminating in the...