What is legal protocol for a non-custodial parent to take child on out-of-country vacation

To be safe, file an RFO with the court to get permission to take your child. You should consult with a lawyer with experience in child custody...

If I am the legal parent but not the legal guardian, do I still have to pay child support?

Your question does not provide enough details. The answer to what I think that you are asking, is that the child support guidelines are not based...

I have 15 years old daughter run away and now she decide to live with her friend . What will I do. Friend parent is ok with it

Hire a lawyer who can tell you the ins and outs of your daughter's decision.

Can I change my children’s name by myself?

You must either have the other parent's permission or a court order. If you file with the court the determination would be based on the best...

How do I regain custody over my child who was abducted to another country?

I changed the category to child custody. . It is imperative that you consult with a family law attorney that specialized in Hague Convention re...

What can I do to best protect myself?

I suggest that you file a petition for dissolution and a RFO to ask the court to have him return your possession. It would be helpful if you had a...

For permanent support, is there a way I can calculate a reasonable amount to ask for?

I changed the category to alimony. Alimony is a very complicated area of family law. You should get an attorney. You had a long term marriage and...

I suggest that yo file an RFO asking for his address, You are entitled to know where you child is. You can also ask the court to order him to give...

When can I do a Substituted Serve for modifying child custody papers?

Serve th husband and then mail it to the address.

I have my sons full custody but still need his dad consent for the passaport but his dad is in jail?

I changed the category to child custody. File an RFO asking for sole legal custody to get passport, and make all medical and deduction decisions....