Biological father's rights.

It depends. If you go to CSSD and ask them to open a case, they will do what they can to get child support from the dad. If you file a Paternity...

Can the court award child support and child custody at a domestic violence rest order hearing though no divorce is pending?

The judge can award whatever was requested in the original petition that you received. Since she seeks support and custody, then this could be...

Do I have to appear to a TRO hearing I am the person being restrained? Or can I send my lawyer? I am contesting the TRO?

You do not need to physically appear. You could respond on paper. If you have an attorney, you should discuss the pros/cons with him/her.

If my employer deducts from my checks each week but does not send money to child support, who is responsible to correct this?

The only thing I can add to the other answers is for you to take copies of your pay-stubs *as soon as possible*. The last thing you want to do is...

So I have been called to court for a restraining order. The hearing is in less then 3 weeks. Should i get a lawyer?

You absolutely should seek (at the very least) a legal consultation. If the current temporary orders are converted to a permanent order, then the...

Can the union take me off of his medical plan, because we r divorced ,but he agrees to keep me on ? 19 yrs married, housewife

As you will no longer be married, the insurance carrier will probably not allow you to stay on since you are not a spouse/dependent. Best thing to...

More facts would be needed in order to give more than a generic answer. However, you should not be posting more specifics that could possibly be...

How can I have custody of my 16 year old son that is in Brazil, if the father is in jail in USA , I live in Denmark

A number of issues arise in the facts you presented. You should also start with what your Brazilian divorce orders stated. Perhaps there is a...

I have 80/20 physical custody and 50/50 legal custody. Do I have the right to home school , if dad disagrees?

Give then you have primary physical custody you are in a better position to make this type of decision even though you have shared physical...

Can I send a lawyer to a restraining order hearing?

Yes. However, you should consult with your attorney. He should prepare you for that hearing and prepare you for the possible outcomes.