How do I file for child abandonment and have an adoption done at the same time??

Adoption is not something to do on your own. The Arkansas appellate courts have been consistent in stating that adoption statutes must be...

If I get a business license and quit my job what can child support do about my current child support?

First, you need to know that a reduction in child support is not automatic. It's takes a court order to modify child support regardless of the...

If there is not a court ordered custody agreement, can one parent legally keep the children from the other parent in Arkansas?

While it is not a good idea, unless your husband can show that allowing you to have access to the children would be contrary to their best...

My child was taken and hidden by father 5 years ago and now he files for custody. what do i do? what are my rites?

I agree with Ms. Flinn. By statute, you would have had custody unless and until a Court said differently and his actions would have been criminal....

Can the jurisdiction of child support/health insurance be moved from Texas to Arkansas? The divorce was done in Texas...

In order for an Arkansas court to be able to modify or enforce the support order, it would need to have personal jurisdiction over your ex-husband....

Nonbiological dad on birth certificate?

An adoption would be best for your husband, if he isn't the biological father. This would help alleviate any worry that the biological father may...

I have a court order, and they are not garnishing wages as they were informed they had to...

The first step would be to find out why they are not withholding the child support from his wages. If a valid income withholding order has...

What does a father have of getting custody of his child if there not married

By your post I'm not certain if the child is in Oregon or if the grandparents are. If the child is in Oregon, you will need to check with an...

Law enforcement is not required to read you your Miranda rights unless you are being subjected to a custodial interrogation - so unless you were...

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Do I have to adopt my own child to get full custody of her?

It sounds like this is probably one of those questions that is not as simple as you may think. This is similar to me telling you that I am...