Can my ex either get custody of our son or break up my marriage just so I can keep custody?

Since you already have custody your ex will have the burden to prove something has changed since you were awarded custody that directly affects...

Can my ex sign over his parental rights to get out of paying child support?

He can give up his parental rights, but he cannot avoid his duty to support his child...unless perhaps you marry someone else who adopts your baby....

What do I do now?

You need to file a Petition for Paternity and parenting time ASAP and also, if I were you, I would contact DHS and tell them you are the child's...

There is nothing illegal about using an alias. If you have a divorce, or a paternity judgment or some kind of parenting plan in place, it might...

My divorce was final in September 2014. The judge ordered spousal support and ordered my ex husbands boss in Colorado to mail my

This is the kind of problem that should be easy to fix if only everyone wanted to be practical and save on attorney fees! Before you file to...

Do I have to adopt them or just legally change their names. Do we have to involve the biological father?

I agree with Ms. Thorpe and just want to add that you can adopt someone once they reach age 18 without the consent (or even notification) of the...

If two parties can't reach an agreement on what should be done with jointly owned property, would a judge order that it be sold?

If one of you files a petition for dissolution of your domestic partnership, the court has the authority to order the property sold. Often a judge...

I would recommend against it if you have any other options, especially if your stepson is older than your daughter. Little boys can be...

Do I file guardianship paperwork where the kids are now (OR) or where they used to live (CA)? In OR only 2 months.

Generally speaking, once they have resided in Oregon for 6 months, Oregon will become their home state. If their mother is the legal custodian...

Will I be required to back-pay child support from the time the custody change took place, or only from when judgment is entered?

First you need better communications from your lawyer so you should call and find out why he is not responsive. You may have to contact the...