I am in the middle of a divorce, and would like to know my rights as a step-parent?

Yes, you can. You need to seek legal advice in your area, and quickly, but it appears as though you are the putative father. I don't know where...

My Question is concerning child support and joint custody....

You can always write up your agreement and file it in the Courts without counsel. However, I would be careful about this "temporary" move, as they...

Child support and visitation issues for an activie duty member.

If she's leaving for Iraq for a year, then it seems that should be your prioirty. It has been some time since you posted this question. What's...

Family Court vs. DCSS to collect unpaid support?

You can do both. San Diego county will have its own proceudres, but there's no reason why they shouldn't be enforcing the Order. Why isn't there...

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We have joint legal and I have primary physical - can I get in trouble for taking my son to Mexico without father's permission?

He could try to make it one, yes. I guess the real question is, how long has this been going on? Generally, you need permission from the other...

What is the basic requirements to be granted joint legal child custody?

I find it interesting that you have sole legal custody. Are you sure? CA doesn't grant sole legal unless it has been shown that the other parent...

Is stay at home husband entitled to alimony

He could be. Seek local legal advice so that you can discuss the particulars of your question, which is rather vague here. Good luck!

In the state of CA can you ever be required to pay spousal support for longer than you were married? (9 yrs., 3 mo.)

You need to reveiw the terms of the Judgment as it concerns spousal support. The child becoming an adult is enough of a change to have her ask for...

My ex husband moved to NC from Michigan and is not paying alimony. How can I collect?

If you have a Court order, you can garnish his wages. Seek local legal advice for information on how to do that. Good luck!

Child custody, child support modification

Well, even though service may or may not have been proper, you need to respond. There is a Family Law help center at your local courthouse. Go...