I took on a different name with my divorce...is it legal i was told it was

Sure, that's fine. Within a few limits, you can name yourself whatever you want. For example, you can't change your name if you're on the sex...

Yes, ORS can establish and collect child support itself without a court order. The way ORS does this is by administrative order, not court order....

What documents are needed to obtain legal guardianship of my nephew who is abroad? He is a minor.

I wouldn't try to go about this without an attorney, which it sounds like you want to do. Guardianship of a minor is a more complicated process...

Spousal abandonment with kids involved

Sorry to hear this is happening to you. You can certainly file for fault divorce under these auspices. There really isn't a time limitation on...

Is it illegal for the custodial parent to collect child support even though the child lives with the non custodial parent?

Child support is supposed to follow the child, but the person who should receive child support needs to motion the court to modify child support...

Can a father get a restraining order on behalf of his daughter when he doesn't want us to date anymore?

He would need to request a child protective order or a dating protective order, He may also think about a civil restraining order. From what you...

Can my daughters father get custody when he gets out of prison? can i move out of state with my daughter without legal action?

If there is no Order from the Court, and it sounds like there is not, then you can move wherever you would like. Problem is if you don't have a...

What is child support on a 50/50 joint custody intended for?

Support is for any number of things. If he has joint legal custody, he should be paying for many things in addition to child support. However, if...

If I don't have a job and I'm staying with my relatives can I still file child support?

Very likely yes. You will need to work the calculator, which is based on gross monthly incomes and the breakdown of parent-time between the two of...

What steps do I take to terminate parental rights and remove parent off birth cert?

You will need to file for termination of parental rights in juvenile court under Utah Code, Chapter 78A Chapter 6. There may be template forms for...