Do i have to terminate the rights of the unknown father before I can change my 4yr olds last name?

If all you want to do is change the child’s name you have to serve the unknown father. I understand he is unknown, but there are ways to do it.

How can i re-open a child support case?

Reopen your child support case for what? It sounds like you need to enforce your visitation. Go over the visitation order with an attorney. Make...

First, nothing is your fault because you are still a child. Second, although your caseworker is giving you an abbreviated version of the law, she...

Why dont opposing lawyers push or complain about judges assisting or being easier on pro se?

Lawyers pick their battles. Judges shouldn't be giving legal advice. But they have a lot of discretion. Unless it is an error of law that...

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Can I get in trouble for my finance not following my divorce decree order?

Yes you can get in trouble for violating a Court order! Get an attorney to review your order. You may need to file a petition to modify.

What is the age a child can talk to the judge?

The Judge is supposed to have to talk to children 12 years of age or older, but can talk to younger children if they want to.

Is my ex supposed to talk to my daughters about changing our custody agreement? It is causing a lot of confusion and anxiety.

No she is not suppose to talk about those things with children that age. I would tell her just what you told us (politely) and ask her to stop...

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Can i take a paternity test at a private facility to determine if I'm the father of a child?

I don't understand the logic behind having two DNA tests done as they run around $400-$500. A test will be done as part of the paternity suit. ...

How would 40/40/20 work in a divorce?

Means nothing to me.

IIs it illegal to date someone a year and 5 months and 5 days younger then u if their 14 and your 15 ?

It is not a crime. It may not be allowed by your parents, but it is not a crime.