What can I do to get a divorce if wife left five years ago? I don't have a current address for her.

Sure thing! There are options for alternate forms of service if you don't know where she is. The best thing to do is get with an experienced family...

How do I collect back pay child support from my father, now that I'm over 18?

Since you are looking for total support, including siblings under 18, you cannot of yourself do anything directly. Your mother needs to enforce...

Is my ex husband able to have custody of my daughter even though he may not be her bilogical father?

If he is not the father, you need to say so in the divorce action, and if you raise that issue the real father may be able to join the action....

You are in a real mess jurisdictionally, having left Kentucky with a child and apparently without support here in Utah. Without delving into ALL of...

Can the father of children have rights to them even though he doesnt and hasnt help take care and raise them? What are my rights

In general, he has the same rights to the children as you do. Sounds like you need to file an action to determine custody and support. The best...

Does paying child support automatically give a parent "rights" to the child ?

A lot depends on what is in the papers going before the court, including what he files. You also need to look at why two states are involved. If...

Simple answer to your question -- no there is nothing to do to force the issue other than having to go to trial. You fail to say just what is...

First, review your decree and parenting plan. It should clarify this question. Second, if the appropriate notice was given concerning the...

Should I show up to court when I know of it but haven't been served ?

A lot depends on exactly what is contained in the pleadings and what allegations have been made. Service, appropriate service, is required for the...

What options does the non custodial parent have when the custodial parent is homeless and moves?

Did the mom go back to court to change the custody orders giving her custody when dad gave her the child? If not, then you might be in a bind on...