When a father signs over his rights to his child does he still have to pay child support?

I'm not sure what she is having you sign as far as "signing over rights" - if she is talking about terminating your parental rights completely (the...

Since i voluntary signed guardianship cuzz i was in another state to i loose all my parential righta

Ms. Whitbeck is correct that a written temporary guardianship can be revoked by you - but given that your sister in law has cut off contact and...

When I am served for child modification request and it says I have 10 days, is it business or calendar days?

Normally it is ten calendar days for a standard motion that has the language about how many days you have to file a written response. The more...

I would add to Ms. Whitbeck's answer that the step after communicating the violation in writing and having him on notice that you will seek Court...

Does the attorney work for you or you for your attorney?

Hopefully what your lawyer is telling you is that it is the law that you as the parent cannot waive support because it belongs to your child. If...

I have had guardianship of my friends grand daughter since she was the weeks old and she well be two in two months

My first question would be whether you have a formally court-ordered guardianship. Then I'd ask if all her family was properly noticed of the...

Can you end up back in court if the judge from family court discovers you lied on your finances

Lying to the Court is a serious thing, why did you misrepresent your finances? Fraud can result in a result being changed down the road and...

Can my ex change final custody decree and give me more time with my son even if judge ruled against it

Many people operate in practice contrary to a specific time share on custody but your question as worded has me concerned. Why did the judge "rule...

Is it right for my attorney to agree to the opposing party's proposal to waive child support even though I have primary?

Child support belongs to the child, so the parties can't waive it on the whole. They can adjust amounts based on factors they have to present to...

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The overall standard in cases involving children is "the best interests of the child." There is no objective measure of this except to say it is...