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1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for New Hampshire on
Q: If father isn't on the birth certificate does he have legal rights? Also how do u get legal custody of child
Brian J. Stone
Brian J. Stone
answered on Oct 12, 2024

If the father is not on the birth certificate, he would need to file a parenting petition in the family division. In that case, the father would have to request a paternity test to prove he is in fact the biological father. Then the father has asserted his parental rights. Once those are... View More

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Q: My son’s been stressed due to separation/divorce. He has guilt & remorse for rough handling of 6-mo son at 4 AM changing

My grandson was screaming, fighting, a 20-lb strong baby. My son lost his temper and threw the baby on sofa cushions. My daughter-in-law took baby to hospital , citing child abuse, reported him to CPS, claims my son caused a fracture to one of baby’s ribs. Police are following up, My has no prior... View More

Leonard D. Harden
Leonard D. Harden
answered on Jan 17, 2024

The allegations are very serious. The potential exists for there to be felony charges depending on if there was in fact a serious bodily injury. It is vital that your son not talk to the police or DCYF without speaking to a defense lawyer. The facts may also reveal that it was not a criminal... View More

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Q: My children's father I divorced 8 years ago. I want to modify child support. Now he wants a paternity test. Can he?

My children's father I divorced 8 years ago in Washington state. We have 2 daughters. The oldest is not his and he knows this, although we have raised her as his own. She is 16 now and still doesn't know. I now live in New Hampshire. He is in Missouri. I would like to modify child support... View More

Amy C. Connolly
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Amy C. Connolly
answered on May 2, 2018

I believe that he can request challenge paternity, however, he may run into a problem if he testified under oath that he was the biological father.

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Q: If support payer decides on a career change which reduces his income, by, say, $10k, can the support order be amended?

I've read that a support order can only be changed within the first 3 years if there is a substantial change in circumstances. Would this qualify as a substantial change? And does the support payers decision to take a pay cut play into the decision?

Amy C. Connolly
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Amy C. Connolly
answered on Apr 17, 2018

It would depend on how much the person made annually. If the individual earned $150,000 a year, a $10,000 decrease may not be substantial. However, if the person makes $40,000 a year, a $10,000 decrees could be considered grounds to seek a support modification. Good luck.

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