When you file for child support, does that give you a legal visitation agreement?

Your need to talk to an attorney in person. There is no logical connect between his getting standard possession and his getting 50/50 custody. ...

Do I accept a payment on cs knowing the balance will probably never be paid or wait to see if his settlement lien goes through?

It honestly depends on how broke you are right now. And how old the children are as the AG may not be interested in collecting for you after the...

What do we need to do to get custody transferred to me and stop child support?

Hire an attorney. File a Petition to Modify.

Is a reduced income due to enrolling into a PhD program a legal reason to reduce child support accordingly?

Probably not. Expect the court not to treat such a request favorably.

Do I put in for child support for my 2 new kids to get other case reviewed? or pursue fixing current order?

Hire an attorney. The AG is generally not interested in reducing support. If you cannot afford an attorney try a fathers rights group that helps...

How do I complete a divorce without her involved?

That can't happen. What you need is a divorce without her cooperation- that is completely doable. She needs to be served with the citation and...

Does she have a civil case to recover the costs from him for the divorce?

Only if it was a loan. If it is less than ten thousand dollars she may be able to prosecute the case herself in small claims court. She has only...

They are a disorganized bureaucracy. Some times if you hire an attorney you can make them go away.

I've seen them not only remove the children but also terminate the parent's rights.

How can an ex-husband compel his GROWN children to submit to DNA testing through the court system?

I don't think you can. You had four years to file a bill of review after your divorce decree was entered. And frankly how is this about the...