If paternity of child has not been established by DNA testing and is questionable can child support be ordered without?

It can be ordered without it. If one party or the other requests DNA testing, the order will be deferred until the test results are returned, ...

I want to change my oldest three childrens' last name, without adoption? Would I have to do that in the state they were born in?

No. You can do it in the state where you and the children are residents. You will have to give notice to the other parent when you do so.

Can i change my childs name through marriage to my fiance who is not my childs father

Under California law, he has the right to control issues such as the child's last name unless and until the child is declared free of his custody...

My husband and I have seperated and he went to a lawyer to get a legal seperation. I have not talked to his lawyer or have one

You don't have to sign anything. But, at least in California, your signature is not needed for your husband to proceed with a legal separation or...

What is the Guardian ad Litem going to make of this situation?

I am not sure what you mean by "guardian ad litem". Has someone else been appointed to represent your child? I didn't get the sense that was the...

Is it fraud if a man signs a birth certificate even though he knows that he isn't the father?

The issue is not what the new boyfriend does. What needs to happen is that your son needs to file a paternity action to have him determined to be...

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What circumstances are there to having a step child removed from our home, simply because the mother doesn't like me?

In California, she would have to show that you pose some kind of risk to the child. Those risks can include physical or emotional harm, drug...

Court ordered birth information.

Your son can file papers with the court to determine paternity. As part of that action, a DNA test can be ordered by the court. If it turns out...

At age 18 you are considered an adult with all the responsibilities that go with that label: payment of rent, food , auto insurance, health...

My ex got our case moved to another county and is now asking to mediate a settlement again. What should I do?

Appear in the new county. Be prepared to show the new county's judge your executed settlement agreement. If any steps have been taken which prove...