How can I go about getting a paternity test ordered in a state other than the one i reside in?

You need to act and act now. Contact a family law attorney in the Illinois county that did the child support order. I am a Texas attorney and...

I have a child with a woman i never married,for years i've been going above what the state requires,can i get it modified free?

You can hire an attorney to file what is called a Petition to Modify, or you can request services through the Texas Attorney General, asking them...

I was left with a child when he was a toddler. It is four years later. Do I have any legal rights? I'm not related to the family

Sounds like you have had him long enough to file suit for primary custody, or to try and terminate their parental rights and adopt. Right now you...

What if you dont have money to file for divorce or can not afford a lawyer?

I would contact both the Attorney General for the State of Texas and get in line for them to file for child support and also seek the local legal...

How can i get custody of my son? His mother has custody but he is currently staying with me and doesnt want to go back?

You need to file a petition to modify your divorce decree stating that that there has been a material and substantial change of circumstances and...

Child Custody and Child Support

You have multiple issues, each with different pros and cons. Currently you are not receiving support but you do not run the risk of the father...

What can be done if wife is physically and mentally unable to sign divorce papers

I think the proper way to do this would be to request that the court appoint a guardian ad litem (GAL) to represent her interests in the...

Filed for divorce and have court order for spouse to move out but, know he will not.

You have to attempt to enforce the court order. The order will need to be specific enough to be enforced and signed by the judge. you will need to...

You are an adult. An adult cannot be a runaway. You can live where you want. However, neither of your parents have an obligation to support you in...

What can i do if my spouse is trying to prolong a divorce

Assuming that the two of you are not going to reconcile, there are 2 ways to finish the divorce, an agreement or a trial. If you cannot get the...