My nephew wants to move out of state and take his son with him. Can he do this?

If there are child support/visitation orders, your nephew cannot just pick up and move out-of-state. He must petition the court for a move away...

My son's g/f is addicted to opiates and they have a daughter and he supports them all. He wants out with baby. can he legally

I do not practice in your jurisdiction. Generally speaking, as long as there are no custody/visitation orders entered in court, your son and/or his...

My parenting plan contradicts itself which should I follow? (Mediation or contempt)?

It is hard to answer this question, at least for me personally, as an attorney, without being able to visually see the actual parenting plan, so I...

Who makes the child support orders?

Child support in WA is governed by statute, specifically RCW 26.19.020. You must fill out specific forms to get child support established and...

Can my daughter change her name

Unfortunately, she must wait until she is 18. As you have seen from the court forms, to do a minor's name change, she would need to have both...

I have a 3 year old little girl. Trying to get the dad out of the picture due to being irresponsible

I do not practice in your jurisdcition. Generally speaking, your safest bet would be to file a petition/order for custody/visitation in your local...

You will be responsible for paying the entire month of child support, regardless if your child is graduating from high school mid-month.

Should Father file for custody in Fla. or Al.

You would need to file where the child resides so the court has jurisdiction to make orders, unless you can prove there are exigent circumstances...

My daughter in law ran off with my 2 yr old grandson to Tennessee without my sons consent, is this kidnapping?

If there are no child custody orders in place then this not kidnapping. Your facts are very vague and do not state whether or not there are any...

My sons dad is willing to sign over his rights, Can my husband get full custody on him?

Once your son's biological father voluntarily signs over his parental rights, you and your new husband must then start the process of a stepparent...