My ex husband stopped paying my alimony payments over 1.5 years ago. I am extremly afraid of court process.

Cheryl - the court process can be very daunting, especially if you have had a difficult time with it. The only way you are going to change...

How can my daughter designate custody of her child to me the grandmother if anything happens to her?

You're looking to get custody of your grandchild should something happen to your daughter, correct? At that point in time, a guardianship petition...

I'm confused, basically a father once paternity is proven has rights to visitation even if he wants to sign his rights over?

Yes, the father once adjudicated, has rights to parenting time as well as custody.. Once he is adjudicated the father, the only way he can "sign...

How could a biological father loose his rights. He left the state before the child was born, didn't sign the birth certificate?

First, I'm very sorry for the situation your daughter and your family, find themselves in. It sounds like a heartbreaking situation. If there...

Can I have my child's father sign over his parental rights?

First, I'm very sorry. It doesn't sound like a good situation. It's not likely that the court will let him terminate his rights unless there is...

It's not really necessary to change it to a 1A, as what's really important is the Separation Agreement. If you both agree on all issues that need...

How long can i stay in my home country with my American citizen toddler son?

Are you married to the father? Do you have the permission in a signed, notarized statement? Do you have leal custody of the child? Traveling...

Why wouldn't the mother of my son want me to be on the birth certificate, while I do pay child support and have parenting time?

If you have been adjudicated the father through the courts, then you could have asked the court to list you as the father on the child's birth...

Can my son's mother who lives in Toronto, Ontario file for formal child support for my son from me who stays in Boston?

If the child lives in Toronto and that's where he resides, she should file in Canada, but that will not get you off the hook since Canada has...

Can I take my kid from the supervised visit and keep him ?

You need to speak with a Family Law attorney. If there is an emergency and your child is in danger, you need help and quick. Contact an attorney...