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My Husband is an alleged Father, but my husband wants to establish paternity and have the custody options if results are positive or have child support removed if results are negative. Is this an option? Child support is for ND, however we are Residents of SC. He did not attend the original hearing... View More 
answered on Nov 5, 2017
This question is too complicated to provide an answer over the internet. You need to consult with a lawyer.
We had an agreement but he has not paid nor contacted or seen her in two years I’m scared the courts will allow him to have her when she has no clue who he is if I file child support
answered on Dec 19, 2017
I run into issues like this frequently in my practice. Your first step is to contact an attorney. His odds of getting custody cannot be predicted and you should not listen to any attorney who guarantees an outcome, which is an ethics violation.
answered on Sep 20, 2017
Child support amounts are set by law. If you are facing a family law issues, the wisest option is to hire an attorney.
Paid 5yrs in wa ex filed divorce in ND and he said I never paid any child support then lied about my income I was out of state and couldn't afford a attorney so they found me in default and charged me again for years I paid in WA based on what he told the courts. I've been trying to fight... View More
answered on Sep 22, 2017
You will need to produce proof of the payments. Hiring an attorney would be wise.
If both parents agree that child support isnt needed can they legally get by without it.
I am leaving the state for much better income. My child will remain in North dakota with my Ex. Can she immediately raise my child support based upon what I "will" earn in the upcoming year, or, only after 1 year of income. This concerns me as I might not stay there and paying the... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2017
The other party can seek a change in child support through the child support unit. Although the other party cannot unilaterally raise what you owe by simply telling you that you owe more, the state may.
We do both live in different states but When I told him he was wanting a abortion bad. When I said I was keeping it he wanted to file full custody of my child. But has not came to any of the doctors appointments. I have moved down to texas where he is for a period of time and he still didn't... View More
answered on Sep 22, 2017
It is unclear whether you plan a return to North Dakota and which state jurisdiction would belong to. However, full custody is generally not an option absent extraordinary circumstances or the agreement of another party. You have no legal basis to demand that he shows up to appointments. When your... View More
The court date was for temporary until the initial court date. I am the defendant in the case and doing this pro-se and the plaintiff has an attorney. There are also dual protection orders. The plaintiff has broken his and there is a seperate case for that.
answered on Aug 24, 2017
There is not enough information in your question to provide an answer.
My daughter lives in Missouri and wants to move back to ND with her daughter. Nothing has been filed in Missouri at this point. She would like to move to ND and then file for custody and child support from here. The father of the child is not active in her life.
answered on Sep 22, 2017
After 180 days of residing in North Dakota, your daughter may (generally) file for child custody in North Dakota as long as there is not an open case in Missouri or other jurisdictional issues present in the matter. Retaining an attorney is the best option available as child custody issues become... View More
According to Florida child support order he owed $312 a month starting 03/01/1994. My siblings and I are taking care of our mother now and were wondering does he have to pay all the back support? How would we even do that? He has never even made one partial payment. We are now ages 21 25 28 years... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2017
This situation cannot be handled in North Dakota. You need to contact that organization that administers child support in Florida or contact a lawyer in Florida.
The father of our child was aware of my pregnancy and the birth, and I have documented statements from him notifying me that he did not wants his rights as a parent, and to stop contacting him, etc.....I finally reached out to him after hearing nothing from him for 2 years, to see if he wanted to... View More
answered on Sep 22, 2017
Because no attorney knows the particulars of your case beyond what you have written, I suggest contacting the Child Support Unit.
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