Can a father establish paternity without the mother

No, you would need to file a Petition to Establish Paternity, and obtain a court order for genetic testing. A DNA test can establish paternity by...

I never got court papers for my daughters case and I was fighting custody. Now they won't let me see her what can I do

Without more facts, it’s impossible to give you any specific observations. I would urge you to consult with an experienced family law attorney as...

How do I proceed forward to get monetary reimbursement of money that I am having to pay a Collection Agency?

Unfortunately, your options are limited. If you file for divorce, you may use the above facts in seeking a “just and right” division of the...

Can a final divorce decree be amended so that wording is more clearly understood?

The court retains jurisdiction to clarify the terms of the decree, but not to create new rights, or impose new duties or liabilities. You need to...

I applied for ex party TRO if my sign wavier of service will the judge confirm the exparty TRO into injunction?

This is a highly technical area of the law that no internet advice can equip you to handle. This is like asking a doctor for advice on how to...

What should I legally put on paper when terminating rights And all parties are in agreement.

Be aware that if your parental rights are terminated, you will have no legal right to be in the child’s life, as a “friend” or otherwise, any more...

Do I need to divorce if my marriage license haven’t filed yet?

Yes, the filing of the license is a ministerial act, but the marriage already occurred. If you no longer wish to be married, I highly advise you to...

Can someone get custody of a child (born in America) if that child went to another country with the mother who was deported?

This is a complex area of the law, and the facts you provide are insufficient to give you a definitive answer to your question. However, a big...

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If I get permanent custody of our child can I make the mother pay child support?

That should be part of the court order. If you aren’t currently represented by an attorney, you need to consult with one to ensure your rights are...

My daughter will be 14 in February. Is she of legal age to decide of she wants to go to her father's or not on his visitations?

She cannot decide to not go. You have a legal duty to facilitate visitation. If there is some valid reason that she doesn’t want to go, you should...