He can go to jail for nonpayment. Usually that happens at a second hearing. Your lawyer can help that move along. Yes, you should get an order...

Can my baby's father avoid future payments because of what he has given in the past? Will the Child Support Office penalize us?

Never take legal advice from the other party! Don't let him bully you with that nonsense and don't be afraid of lawyers. Hire your own and beat...

If the mother allows me to take the child and I immediately file a petition, can I keep the child until the order is final?

Don't do this without a lawyer. There are a lot of ways for it to go wrong and you need advice.

Aknowledement of paternity

You cannot do your own AOP. It must be filed by a certified entity Sit down with a lawyer to discuss your options.

What can i do! is he able to bring my son in the middle of the situation

Hire a lawyer, file for divorce and get temporary orders. The live in boyfriend might be a problem -talk to your lawyer about it.

How do I get full custody and where do I go?

You are unlikely to get zero visitation for the father but your lawyer can help you get some limits for the protection of the child. If you...

How should my sister and I go about locating our mom's will?

If no will can be found, the intestacy provisions of the family code will control. From what you say, her estate will go to you and your sister....

How can I go about this situation and feel safe for the both of us

Your lawyer should be able to stop that. And it definitely sounds like you need to modify the orders. Enforce child support, too. There is...

Is there a way to file a divorce without her due to her hiding and her using my boyfriend's baby as a tool?

Boyfriend's lawyer will know how to handle this. It's not that unusual.

Can she do anything at all...?

Help her hire a lawyer. Or at least take her to the law library where she can see a template for an answer. She may be in a much better...