I changed the category to criminal law. You should get better answers there.

The judgment should say whether the $500 is payable to you or your attorney's office. Generally, it should be payable to you. There is generally no...

What rights does an unmarried father have for visitation?

You have no established visitation rights just because you are the father. If you have filed a petition to establish a parenting plan, your only...

How do I get my daughter back from my ex wife?

Your question and presentation of the facts is a little bit confusing, but it sounds as though your ex, who is not on the child's birth certificate...

CPS will likely contact you during the course of their investigation. If/when they do, I suggest you have counsel. For many of the same reasons you...

How can I dispute my child support after signing the CR2A at the mediation?

CR2A agreements are very difficult to circumvent. You are likely bound by the terms of your agreement. However, you may have an adjustment built...

What if I don't show up to court for a restraining order I got on my husband

I would agree with Mr. Feinerman. The only thing I would add is that if it is a restraining order that is part of a domestic case, e.g., divorce,...

The prosecutor must sign off on any child support change when the child at issue is receiving any form of state assistance, e.g., health care,...

Generally, the threshold is 90 overnights so, yes, you "qualify." And yes, you should certainly ask; what do you have to lose? The worst possible...

Yes. If you are confident that he is the father, he should sign the birth certificate. In the event the two of you do not continue the...