How can I establish paternity if I don't speak to the unwed mother and I won't be there when the child is born?

I concur with Attorney Klein, you will want to find an experienced family law attorney in your area to assist you in filing the Summons and...

The responsive declaration to the Request for Order is due 9 court days prior to the hearing if it is personally served on you. If it is mailed...

I concur with my colleagues. There is no rule about how often you can come to Court. Until the child is 18 and graduated high school, if someone...

Do you think I'll be able to move?

I concur with my colleagues. You will want to find an experienced family law attorney in your area to assist you with this matter. Have you filed...

How can I get my daughter back?

I concur with my colleague. You can contact the police and show them your order giving you full custody. Insist that they help you retrieve your...

My my daughter is 9 years old and I am trying to get a passport but they are requiring her father to sign as well

You can get a Court Order to allow you to be the only one signing on the passport. You may want to have a family law attorney assist you in...

If you are 16 and pregnant, can you get married without parental consent ?

I concur with Attorney Straus that you will not be able to get married without the consent of your parents. You may want to speak with your...

Is there a way to transfer a court case from IL to my new residence in CA?

I concur with my colleague. You can register your judgment in the local court in Los Angeles County. You will then have to file a request in...

Do non biological fathers have rights?

He is the presumed father of the child. He should contact an experienced family law attorney to assist him in filing a Petition to Establish a...

My ex has been served custody papers and is the threating to leave the state. What can I do?

There is not anything you can do to stop him from leaving. Let him know that if he fails to show up, he might not get any parenting time with your...