Does the father have legal rights after that? Not mentioning any courts. Just the birth certificate part of the question please.
answered on Nov 9, 2022
Unless the parents are married or if not married they both sign an "Acknowledgment of Paternity" or there is a court order naming the father, the "father has no legal rights to the child.
I was held hostage by my abusive ex , I managed to escape and I never went back . I did not call the police because I was still in denial about being abused at that time but I have photos of texts of him apologizing etc for it . Can I use this as proof for sole custody ? He abandoned his child (no... View More 
answered on Oct 7, 2022
The short answer is yes they can be used as evidence. However, just beware that you have to meet evidentiary foundations to get the texts & photos into evidence. Speak to a lawyer about this. If you have the means, you should retain an attorney for the process, if you can't afford an... View More
My ex is arrested for attempted murder . He also abused me and his mom was aware that I could not escape the situation easily . She has never met our baby , called or texted me. 3 years later she is trying to serve me with papers for custody / Visitation. Can I just ignore this request ? It is not... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2022
You must appear in court to answer the petition. The fact that she is petitioning for custody does not mean that she will be given custody. Because she is a non-parent, she would have to first show extraordinary circumstances, such as abandonment or neglect on your part. She would then have to... View More
I would like to know what will happen next as I believe he did it purposely to escape his childsupport obligations
answered on Sep 20, 2022
Moving to PR will not allow him to escape his obligations for child support.
So they have 3 kids. She is planning on moving out and taking her eldest from a previous relationship with her and living at her mother's. The 2 youngest have severe allergies and have to stay with the Dad . She wants to know since he makes a lot more money then she does will she need to pay... View More
answered on Sep 14, 2022
First and foremost I suggest that she have a consultation with a family law and divorce attorney immediately. The receiver of Child Support is determined by who has primary physical custody and the amount by a formula. I caution it is a risk that if she leaves the two children behind there could be... View More
I’m estranged from my twins I’ve been paying child support since they were two, they’re eleven now, I’ve kept my rights over them because I feel one day they’ll overcome their mothers brainwashing and will decide to live with me but I fear that day will never come.
Their mother... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2022
You can not simply "terminate your rights". Only Child Protection Services (ACS in NYC) can do thatnor you can be terminated if someone elsecadopts the children. If your rights are legally terminated by court order your support obligations terminate but not any arrears you owe.
answered on Sep 5, 2022
You should consult with an experienced family law attorney. It is possible that you can petition to terminate your support if there is sufficient evidence to show that your daughter is effectively emancipated prior to the age of 21. But if you were ordered to pay support you cannot just... View More
My son moved into a dorm room for college. He pays for his own food, and will only be living with his mother when school is done for the semester, Am I obligated to still pay child support here in NY. He pays for his own car and insurance as well.
answered on Sep 2, 2022
You should consult with an experienced family law attorney. It is possible you can get a modification to pay only when he’s with mom or if appropriate, to terminate support if you can show he’s emancipated earlier than 21. The cost of any attorney to assist you should be worth the support... View More
My daughter’s father has a job working only 8 hours a week and he claims he provides a free public service of digging rocks and minerals and donating them, which he claims is at $20/hr loss to him and he really sells them “under the table” where the paper trail doesn’t lead back to him. I... View More
answered on Sep 1, 2022
Why haven't you retained counsel to handle these matters? Your attorney would be best suited to walk you through this information! Generally, it depends on what the temporary support order details.
I don’t live with my siblings anymore and a court ordered me to live with my dad and my mother won’t let me see them is there a way I can get a court to make my mother have to let me visit my siblings?
answered on Aug 30, 2022
Your father could file a petition on your behalf or if you’re 18 you could file a petition
I'd like to keep my lawyer on, and work on payment later. Without my lawyer I don't think I stand a chance. What can I do to oppose my lawyer's motion to be relieved?
answered on Aug 30, 2022
No one should be forced to work for free, and that goes for any profession, including lawyers. Your attorney deserves to be paid and does not have to agree to any payment plan. If he or she does it is voluntary on them. Find a way to pay them or find a new attorney.
Currently the salary cap is much higher than that. Will they go by what is in my agreement or what current law is?
answered on Aug 29, 2022
Assuming your agreement makes the proper recitations of respective incomes and the presumptively correct amount of CSSA guidelines is outlined together with waiver language for the downward deviation, the court will honor your agreement. But that does not mean that possible change in circumstances... View More
husband signed property over to one child when he has six children left five with nothing so I couldn't get it in a divorce has never paid child support through courts he's going to get away with it because I need help
Act. We opted out of that b/c we share equal access of the children. School costs 65/35. medical 60/40 Responsible for purchasing own clothing for kids, childcare. share all other statutory add ons 60/40. Question - where do haircuts fall under? Thank you for your time.
answered on Aug 1, 2022
Haircuts would normally fall under standard child support. Since you opted out then there is nothing that requires either parent to compel reimbursement for haircutting. Whichever parent takes the child for the haircut has to pay.
Jurisdiction. NY is 21 for child support but Indiana is 18.
answered on Jul 27, 2022
Under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act, wherever the child has lived for the past 6 months has Jurisdiction.
I currently pay his tuition and have no problems continuing to do that.
answered on Jul 21, 2022
Unless otherwise agreed to, child support in NY terminates at when the child reaches 21. If there is no child support order you can simply stop payment after the child's 21st birthday.
We live in New York City. If not stipulated in the agreement is the father allowed to reduce the support for any reason?
answered on Jun 27, 2022
If there is no provision in the order to reduce the support to cover this fee and you never agreed to this, it is not permissable. The non-custodial parent owes the full amount.
Child support was also in the document we brought to court (we agreed to terminate support) which was notarized and signed by both parties. The court could only grant the visitation and was told we would need to petition the court for the child support case since it is a different department.... View More
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answered on Jun 7, 2022
The asker should retain counsel. In the family court world, each subject area carries its own petition: visitation/custody, support, abuse, neglect, guardianship and so on. When the parties conflate custody and support in one agreement, they severely limit their ability to submit and give respect... View More
If I am separated and moved out the house and my wife find out where I live and send me divorce papers, if I ignore them and choose not to answer what will happen? Thank you for your help.
answered on May 30, 2022
This is posted in the New York forum so I will answer assuming this is a New York case. If you ignore the Summons, you will lose by default and she will get whatever she is asking for and you will have no say. Talk to a lawyer.
He refuses to pay the minimum which is 50$ a month I can not afford a private attorney and I make too much for. A public defense please help me
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answered on May 25, 2022
First and foremost, going into any court anywhere without an attorney is a fool’s errand. The American court system is highly constrained as we are a free people. However, a child support court is a court of policy – the support of kids as a response to the welfare problem. This narrow... View More
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