How do I avoid paying child support when the child is not mine?

Make sure you contest paternity in the pleadings filed with the court. You may waive the right to do so if you fail to bring it to the attention...

How common is it for the magistrate to meet with both parties counsel before court date?

The attorney can advise you. This can be a normal local practice. Nothing will be decided without the parties knowing about it, so try not to worry.

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Is it possible to get the rights of my daughter's father revoked/terminated?

Normally, you cannot get a termination of the parent child legal relationship. However, under extreme circumstances you may be able to terminate...

My Husband and I have been married 13 years in NC. We signed and notarized papers from the internet. Are they legal,binding?

I am unclear. If you are asking if you have divorced one another, I would so no, unlkess or until the papers you signed are filed with and...

My daughter has court today and the father said he was not goin what could happen with child support she is so upset

I agree with the other response. Bad things happen when folks ignore their court duites. Your daughter should appear and be ready to proceed.

Extra Expenses for child...who pays???

Good questions. First read your Orders carefully. Frequently, provisions are made for such extra unanticipated child support costs. If there is...

Divorce law, spousal maintaintance

If these are the correct time frames/rules in your area, likely not. See a local lawyer immediately, as you may be able to appeal, even if you are...

Is there a law or statue in Colorado that states that if one is charged w/ a DUI that one cannot receive a deferred judgement?

In addition to the other response, I waould add that while there is no law preventing a Deffered Judgment and Sentence on DUIs, all local...

Orders received divorce 25 yrs ago awarded me nothing $0. Another set surfaced (from clerk) last week award me $147,000 ???

Very unusual. I suggest hiring a lawyer immediately to review your case, investigate the facts, and advise you accordingly. This is a family law...

Supeona

You may want to contact the Court, and agree to appear at the continued date as a way of resolving your non-appearance the first time. If you...