How do I get my relinquishment of rights paperwork signed by a judge??

You signing an affidavit of relinquishment does nothing by itself. It only gives the judge the ability to sign an order terminating your parental...

Do temporary orders in custody cases completely replace the old orders?

If your wife has an attorney representing her, and you don't, you're at a big disadvantage. Best thing to do is to hire an attorney to help...

How does a a father voluntarily sign away rights to a child if you have no other man to step in his place?

He can sign an affidavit of relinquishment of his parental rights. But, that alone doesn't accomplish anything. Only the judge can actually...

How can a non-biological father get visitation rights?

Unfortunately, if he is not the biological father, and the child has not lived with him in 4 years, then he almost certainly lacks standing to...

If I'm pregnant and the baby may not be my husband's and I'm planning to file for divorce am I legally entitled to child support

Your husband is presumed to be the father of any child born during the marriage. But that presumption can be overcome through genetic testing if...

What personal property am I entitled to in a divorce?

The court will make a "just and right" division of all the property in the community estate - which, in most cases, works out to something close to...

If you can find a family law attorney near you who is licensed to practice law in California, then sure.

I am the custodial parent will i be able to move from Dallas Tx to Houston Tx? child father is filing a counter petition?

Assuming: 1) your existing order contains a restriction preventing you moving to Houston with your daughter, 2) her father has been exercising his...

Probably not. The Family Code actually does allow a judge to pause the divorce and have the parties go to counseling if he or she determines...

How much would someone owe in child support if there net income is over $8550?

That's really hard to say based on just a few sentences. The presumption is going to be that he would pay child support just on the $8,550 - but...