School District Change

Your ex may not have any grounds on which to object to this change, but that does not relieve you of your obligation to confer. Theoretically,...

How do I make an order that was granted to restrict parenting time enforceable in another state? It is a Colorado order.

You need to contact an attorney in Florida right away. If the police will not enforce a Colorado order, you will most likely need to register that...

Can I file abandonment/step-parent adoption if there is no communication but child support is paid via direct deposit?

This is a situation where you definitely want to sit down with an attorney. That being said, generally speaking, Oregon would be the state to...

Post divorce questions

The Court's permanent orders would obviously control in this situation, so please understand that it is not possible to answer these questions...

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My husband would like to adopt my daughter and give her his last name. How is this done with an unknown bio dad.

Mr. Goldman is correct in his answer. I will add that it is possible to terminate parental rights of a "John Doe," after publishing notice, and of...

My brother is $40,000 in arrears in child support, and he is getting a large inheritance.

Mr. Rich is correct. I just want to reiterate- at 12% interest, child support arrears can grow out of control very quickly. If it is within your...

The Colorado state courts website has forms and instructions for completing a garnishment:...

Do I owe for medical expenses to my ex, from the past 5 years even though I wasn't notified until recently?

Her failure to provide documentation within the timeline set out by the court orders is a good defense for you. That being said, if you believe...

As a non biological father is there anything I am able to do to not lose my child?

If it is less than 6 months since you and the mother separated, it may be possible for you to petition the court for a share of parental...

Is there a "legal" time frame in which ex has to tell me when he is coming to pick up the child for visitation?

I assume that your parenting plan doesn't specify when holidays start and end, and doesn't require specific advance notice. If that is the case,...