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Can I request to establish paternity on my 9 year old son when I have been told he may not be mine?

I had a son almost 10 years ago with my ex wife. My wife and I have recently found out that around the time my…

Could I fight my sons father against visitation since he has a criminal record?

My sons father is giving me a hard time about child support. He threatens to take me to court often. I’m tired of it and…

Can my ex-husband modify custody to live with children full-time?

My ex-husband lives in one state and I live in another with our 2 children (4 and 6). He is planning to move to here…

To get temporary custody, should my 3 kids and I move out before filing for divorce?

I have been unemployed for a year and a mom of 3. I am looking to get a divorce from my husband after 8 years…

If I’m a stepmom, what do I need my husband present to file for custody or can I do it on my own?

My husband has a 9 year old son with his ex. He also pays $400 in child support each month. But I dint think that…

If I’m 16 years old and 36 weeks pregnant but the father of my unborn child wants custody of her, can he do this?

He does not like my father. I live with my parents and he doesn’t want me or our daughter to live here with them. My…

How can a grandparent get a power of attorney for a child when the parents can’t be located?

The mother gave me the child 8 months ago and said that she could not take care of the child. She said that she would…

What happens with my child support if my ex lost his job and goes on unemployment?

if a medical bill goes into collection can it still be submited to the other parent as a bill for their portion of medical expenses?

Childs father responsible for 60% out of pocket medical expenses, mother 40%. Now after the father ignored a medical bill and it went to collections,…

What to do if I have a severely disabled child and my ex-husband will not honor the specifics of the divorce decree regarding coming to pick her up?

I was recently divorced. I don’t get any breaks when I am caring for her. Is there a way to enforce him to help? Or…