Once you turn 18 you are considered an adult. Your parent lose the "legal" right to tell you not to go to another country.

What does a child support order that has been vacated and no arrears exist mean? If i file my taxes will I get a refund?

If you do not owe any child support arrears. The state should not take your federal tax return. You should probably try to get a certified copy...

A Petition to Establish Paternity would have to be filed in which he would have to seek certain relief (timesharing and parental responsbility).

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From what age a judge/lawyer/court can consider a child refuse to see/get visitations for other parent?

You should consider getting a guardian ad litum who can opine on what is in the best interest of the child. It is unlikely that a Judge would want...

What if anything should I do if it has been 5 months since a hearing before family court magistrate and no ruling/report yet?

If you are unrepresented you should first try calling the judicial assistant for the magistrate. If they cannot provide you with an answer, you...

Will my divorce be finalized after final hearing?

You should recieve a copy of the Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage on the date of your hearing.

Can the judge file a child support guidelines worksheet on my ex's behalf?

Short answer is Yes, Child support is set at a statutory amount. The worksheet that the Judge “filed” is just plugging in the numbers to the...

My ex's attorney filed a motion to stay?

It is likely that the Judge will stay the financial discovery until the Motion to Strike the Petition is heard. You need to get a ruling on the...

Can I petition for stepchild? My step is legal in US as F2 but turns 21 in Jul 2019 when her visa expires. I'm a US citizen.

You need to speak with an immigration attorney first. First, You need to find out what will happen if you do adopt your step child. Then, if...

Do I still pay for a vehicle not in my name?

You should speak with an attorney and go over all of the financial aspects of your situation. The answer is more than yes or no. It is better...