The only way she could sign her rights away would be if you adopted the child, and if the child in currently in children's division's custody, you would have to become an approved placement under the juvenile court first. You could also seek guardianship of the child, which is done in... View More

There isn't one, it was repealed in 2009. That statute used to say that in order for a parent to submit a motion to modify a current order, they had to catch up any child support obligation for which they were in arrears. But, like I said, it's been repealed, so you don't have to... View More

It would be unlikely. Adoptions legally sever original blood ties, and set up new ones under the law. So if you adopt your grandson, legally he speaking he becomes your son. Talk to an attorney about your adoption options.

You should go to court and admit that you lied; they'll dismiss it.

The best way to confirm or dispute if the kids are yours is to have a DNA test done and seek a Declaration of Paternal Rights (or Paternity Action) in court. Talk to an attorney local to you about getting your paternal rights established.

It doesn't matter if you are the natural father, if you adopted the child; you are now the legal father. If you have no income to provide for child support, child support enforcement will be asking for your income to calculate your obligation amount, ask them for an appeal and submit an... View More

Until the father has his rights declared in court, even if he is on the birth certificate and the child has his name; the father does not have decision making authority over the child. He will not be able to take the child out of state.

It is possible to keep juveniles in the system until they are 21. It will depend on the plan social services has intended for her. Speak to an attorney local to you, who is experienced in juvenile matters about your situation.

No. If the two of you were not married when the child was born, then he is not entitled to visitation, even with a positive DNA test. He will have to got to court to assert his paternal rights first. Until then, you may deny visitation and you are not required to pay for have of the paternity... View More

It sounds like there is a lot of background there, that needs to be addressed. Get your kid in counseling.

You don't need a lawyer for that, just contact child support enforcement and tell them that you would like to terminate child support based on emancipation. They will send you a form to fill out and return to them. Be aware, you are still responsible for the support until the termination... View More

Usually you will refrain from filing an Answer until after the venue has been changed, otherwise you are submitting to the jurisdiction the petition was originally filed. Getting a change of venue can be tricky, speak to an attorney in the jurisdiction you are attempting to change to, as soon as... View More

Yes, you can; living in another county won't matter. However, you may want to file in Camden county if the relocation is permanent. Talk to an attorney in the county where the child lives about grandparents rights.

It is possible for him to receive joint custody, and he will receive it from the courts if you do not respond to his petition. Talk to a family attorney as soon as possible in the jurisdiction where you live or where the petition was filed.

Yes, being self-supporting is a requirement for emancipation. Then you will need to file a petition with the court to be considered emancipated by the court. You can also join the military or get married to be considered emancipated.

Talk to a family attorney close to you about the... View More

If she doesn't comply with the divorce papers, you can seek a motion for civil contempt. The first one is usually more of a slap on the hand, but if she continues to ignore court orders, you can have an her wages garnished until she has paid off her obligation. Talk to an attorney in the... View More

Your support obligation for your daughter does end when she turns 21. Your son however is a bit tricky. Typically, support obligations continue when a child is in school, until they are 21, however, when a enters the military, they are considered emancipated. If he is receiving employment from... View More

A police report wouldn't necessarily work for that. A motion for contempt might work better. However, if she can prove that there is no agreement to return the items and that they are indeed being used for the benefit of your daughter, then legal remedies might be a little difficult to obtain.

Yes, you should hire a family lawyer to get the action dismissed. If he is not the biological father, and not the legal father, then he has no rights to the child and cannot be given custody. Make sure to provide whomever you hire with a copy of the DNA test.

Technically no, not without a parent or guardian's permission. Now, if you are self-supporting you can seek emancipation and move out then. Talk to an attorney local to you about your emancipation options.