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A day before court in October 2018, the judge cancelled & I couldn't get another date for over a year! Now A week after I missed court because I never got a notice (due to an address error), the NCP called demanding the kids the same day bragging about a default judgment. I didn't... View More 
answered on Nov 19, 2019
You should contact an attorney as soon as possible. Without more details about your case, it is difficult to provide you with an accurate answer.
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Two kids are already on the legitimation paperwork. I had to wait until DNA confirmed the third child and now that it has, the judge told me to amend the third child in order to proceed with legitimating all three for the same order. I have looked all over for such a form and can not find one. I... View More
answered on Nov 18, 2019
There is no form to accomplish this. If the case is still pending, you need to amend the petition or answer to add the third child to the action. If the action is no longer pending, you will need to file a new action for the third child or to modify the previous order to include the third child.... View More
My daughter is 4 mo old. Me and her father (never married) have just split up and while we were together I was a stay home mother. Im looking for a job , but am planning on taking him to court for Child support as he has little to nothing to do with her now. Can I still get child support if I do... View More
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answered on Nov 16, 2019
You can get child support even if you have no income.
Father filed for legitimacy and custody and visitation of child
answered on Nov 15, 2019
If parents were never married there cannot be a divorce, therefore nothing should state “divorce.” It is best to consult an attorney who can review your case files and provide legal counsel about the specifics of your case.
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I'm not just trying to get out of child support, but I know that I'll be the one to pay child support for my 16 year old's kid (not legally, but to keep him out of jail). 16yo's other parent is completely apathetic to the whole situation and only cares that I NOT stop paying child support.
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answered on Nov 13, 2019
A child's pregnancy does not nullify child support.
He left 2 months after finding out we were pregnant with our second child together. I have a son from a previous relationship (he did not adopt) and our daughter is 19 months old. I lost my home since he left me with bills and has contributed $425 from the time he left which was May of this year. I... View More
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answered on Nov 12, 2019
You need to consult an attorney about filing for divorce and obtaining child support. You have said anything that would warrant a judge ordering supervised visitation, though.
answered on Nov 12, 2019
Without more details, it is very difficult to answer your question. It is in your utmost, best interest to speak with an attorney who can go over the specifics of your case and give you an accurate assessment of your options.
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Father's job changed a month after judge signed child support when can mother go back for more and what constitutes as a substantial change in income ie $2.00/hr $5.00/hr more
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answered on Nov 9, 2019
There is no minimum time to go back; however $5.00 per hour is not going to result in a large increase so it may not be worth it. Once a modification is filed and an order entered, then there is a 2 year window before going back, so it's best to wait until a substantial increase can be proven.
I allowed my sister in law to "adopt" my baby straight from the hospital. For 4 years I was told she had adopted her privately. I just received a summons for a child support hearing and they're pursuing child support, accidental and medical coverage for the child.
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answered on Oct 31, 2019
You need to consult with an attorney about your specific situation.
answered on Oct 31, 2019
You will need to state the reason you are seeking a reschedule, and then it will be up to the judge whether or not it is approved. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN, MY KIDS' FATHER WAS SUPPOSED TO GO TO COURT ON THE 24TH BUT HIS NAME WAS NEVER CALLED. THEY SENT COURT PAPERS TO MY HOUSE. SAID I DIDNT HAVE TO COME BUT I DID ANYWAYS. WENT TO COURT AND THEY NEVER CALLED HIS NAME. CHECK MY CASE STATUS ONLINE AND THEY UPDATED IT TO THIS.... View More
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answered on Oct 30, 2019
He hasn't been served with the lawsuit, so your case is on hold.
answered on Oct 28, 2019
You will need to cite the reason for the request. All requests for continuances are up to the discretion of the judge.
I have an MD but my license to practice has been revoked after chemical dependency concerns, leaving me unable to practice medicine. I am working to get it back but currently make about $18/hr working in the substance abuse treatment industry (as part of my efforts to get my life back on track and... View More
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answered on Oct 27, 2019
The judge has wide discretion in determining whether or not to modify child support. They also have discretion to impute income if you are willfully underemployed. You aren't going to be able to get a solid answer on this forum. In order to give you advice about your case, an attorney needs... View More
He was abusive. Now I believe he is abusive or neglectful to our daughter. She reports threats towards me. He litigates. Wins bc his lawyer is fraudulent. How do I prove these things? Is he allowed to get a final decree without disclosing his financial information? Does he have to pay to support... View More
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answered on Oct 24, 2019
You need to consult with an experienced family law attorney who can review your entire file and give you advice. You're asking for a very specific answer about a case in progress and that is almost impossible to answer because an attorney would have to know what has happened in the case and... View More
The mother is receiving the money but isnt giving any money for my kids. What can I do to stop her from getting this money?
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answered on Oct 22, 2019
In order to change a child support order, you have to file a modification.
I wanted to know how long will it take for it to get to go through. It been 7 months and I have yet to hear anything from either parties . He doesn’t contact me nor help with the child but asking for joint custody we was never married and he fail to sign the birth certificate 2 years ago .
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answered on Oct 22, 2019
Going through child support enforcement rather than a private attorney to obtain child support often takes a lot longer. Only the person assigned to your case will be able to tell you how long it will take, but it could be 6 months or longer.
Should I do .and i want the divorce but child support is to much
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answered on Oct 21, 2019
Depending on what county you are in, there may be a self help library for you to get information on how to represent yourself. You also need to research how to file an answer properly, so you are able to get notifications of any court dates.
Georgia . If the DNA TEST is proven that the child is mine 99.9%. Do I (the father) get rights on my child? like 50/50?
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answered on Oct 21, 2019
A father has to file a separate case to legitimate and to get parenting time. It may or may not be 50/50.
My ex left his four children and I a few years back. I have been a single mother for years now and I have had enough. I need to know where to go in order to get a judge to say that he has to pay his child support. We haven't received a dime from him in over a year, when he is making... View More
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answered on Oct 21, 2019
You can either hire a private attorney, or go to child support enforcement. You can also apply for a warrant for child abandonment.
answered on Oct 21, 2019
Yes. You can add to a parenting plan that neither parent disparages the other before or to the child. This is common language in a parenting plan, but without the language this should not be happening.
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