Can I sue for unpaid Child Support in a case where ex-husband was laid off (2008) and never found a job?

He is legally responsible for paying the amount of child support ordered in the divorce decree, as well as providing health insurance, unless the...

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How can a mother give custody of a baby to a non-family member? There is no father (dead).

You will need a court order in order to have legal custody of the child. You need to file a petition with your local Juvenile Court requesting...

Two boys who are now 16 and will be 13 march 4, father that is a known drug user. I am after only supervised visits dead/alive

It sounds like you have grounds to terminate the father's rights based on failure to support, such that your new husband could adopt the children. ...

My husband has not answered my counter complaint for divorce that was filed in Oct. 2012, and nothing is being done on my case

You should set up a meeting with your attorney to talk about moving things along or else find a new one. If your ex has not find an answer to your...

How can I get them back now? What are my rights since I still have biological rights=

Once your parental rights are terminated, you have 30 days to file a notice of appeal to the court of appeals. I assume that has passed and do not...

Cashiers check stopped

If the cashier's check was in your name, I do not see where you did anything wrong legally. However, it could be looked at as you were keeping it...

Can an immediate family member with full custody of my husband and my 8 year old son legally allow him to live with us?

How the court will react may depend on the circumstances of why your mother in law was given custody. If it was over your objection and out of...

I assume you are out on bond, which means you are bound by the conditions of bond which include not using illegal drugs. If your case is in...

Can my husband take my daughter and get temperay custody without me knowing or going to court

More information is needed to give you an answer. It sounds like you and your husband are separated. How long have you been separated, and is...

A custody court question

If your ex boyfriend can afford to hire a lawyer, it is likely he can find one to represent him. However, that doesn't mean that he will win. The...