How can I get my tax refund back from the state of hawaii, because of my kids's father was fruding the public assistance?

When a parent applies for public assistance for dependents, the state goes after the other parent for reimbursement. The issue of whether he was...

Can I sue my son or take other legal action to stop him from harassing me?

You can file a motion to extend the protective order in court. You should keep reporting every time he violates the order. You should consult...

I have full custody of my kids and their biological father is off doing drugs in WA, how can I get him to relinquish his rights?

There is no way to terminate his parental rights involuntarily unless there is someone else who is willing to adopt your children, but you would...

My ex is threatening to take me to court over custody of our daughter and he isn't on the birth certificate?

Since Father is not on the birth certificate, he will have to go through to establish that he is the biological father and get his name on the...

Do I shorten my babies first name so it will fit on her social security card??

That is a decision for you to make based on your own judgement as her new parent. You will just need to be sure that you change her name on all...

I gave my mother in law temp custody of my boys due to marital problems and now she wont give them back?

Generally speaking, since there are no court orders terminating your parental rights, you should be able to take your children back if you no...

You cannot remove a father from the birth certificate unless (1) a paternity test confirms that he is not the child's biological father or (2) the...

In Hawaii, a divorce is finalized on the day that the Divorce Decree is approved by the court and filed. So, you only have to wait until your...

How can you claim back child support from a court order when child and mother were on leese to house. How is order still valid?

Under the law, both parents are able to terminate/modify child support when circumstances change, so it was not her sole responsibility to change...

Do I need to go to court for my child’s educational future?

For physical custody, if the extra hour commute away does not actually block your ex's timesharing with your son, then you do not have to change...