He is not allowed to "sign his rights away." He is obligated to support his child whether he wants to exercise any custody rights he may have or not.

I have a child support hearing and my sons father is in prison, being released in Sept. Will the judge order him to pay anything

He should be ordered to pay something, even though you probably won't see any actual money until he is released, and you may have to request an...

How can I move out of state with my son ?

There are statutes called relocation statutes that apply to a case like yours, but they are difficult for someone who is not an attorney to figure...

What can we do about this since we have no information about the father?

An attorney can help you to proceed in a case like this when the father is unknown. Typically, a curator is appointed by the court to attempt to...

How do I find a lawyer to help with this situation and have his rights been violated?

As far as the appeal for his criminal conviction or his sentencing, you should try to contact a criminal defense attorney or a criminal appellate...

Can she legally have custody removed for this child??

If your in-laws were granted what you are calling "full permanent custody" by a valid judgment (signed by a judge), then the mother can't simply...

How do I go about getting custody rights set up to see my daughter? What are my rights? How do I keep them from erasing me?

You should hire an attorney and file an objection to the relocation in court right away.

I said I wanted to talk to a lawyer but was told don't need to that nothing will be done in court dealing with child support (?)

You will need to hire a lawyer to make sure your rights are protected.

Does the father have to force the 16 year old to go to her mothers?

A parent who doesn't follow a valid custody or visitation decree (even at the urging of a 16 year old) is subject to being held in contempt of...

What can I do to protect myself in this arrangement? Will documents drawn up outside of a court order be legally binding?

The only way the agreement would be enforceable is if it is drafted in the form of a judgment, and submitted to the court for the judge's signature.