Can I order a paternity test on my daughter who is 13?

...and you fail to even consider the ramifications to your daughter if her dad suddenly isn’t her dad.

I don't know if I'm eligible for spousal support or if I should settle for a lump sum in a divorce?

You should consider the present value of future spousal support - possibly permanent depending on your particular situation. You also have a right...

Can the father of my children gain joint legal custody even with an old suicide attempt?

I personally see no reason why he can’t have joint legal custody; he is certainly capable of joining in decision making for the children so a...

How do I maintain custody of my two sons in a domestic violence/ restraining order case?

It doesn’t seem like you have an issue maintaining custody; rather, you’re concerned about her exercising her visitation. You really should file a...

How can I protect my self legally from family stealing my trucks title that’s under my name?

Of court she can’t legally forge your name on the title.

When are overnights typically started?

It depends on the facts of each case but there is no prohibition from fathers having overnights for newborns. The court will order you to pump.

Can I sign off on my son's ,mother's, child support, that she owes me, if she pays me a 75% lump sum of the total amount owed ?

If it were a CA order, then you could reach a settlement based on there being a dispute amount the amount owed. You will have to check with an...

- Atty costs money; Dept is free. - Expenses are not part of the support calculation; only relative incomes compared to custodial time.

You can file a supplemental declaration; it’s Form MC030

The danger isn’t the writing of the document but the giving of the custody; if you mom chooses she could petition the court to grant a guardianship...