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If you sign over your parental rights to a child do you still have to pay child support?
but your advice is helpfull x Parental Rights and Child Support That would be the decision of the judge/court of...
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How does joint custody affect child support?
Joint Custody and Child Support Joint legal custody has no effect on child support. With joint physical custody there is still...
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Does a child have to visit a parent with visitation rights?
Court Ordered Visitations My Ten year doesn't want to go to her father's due to her step mom being mean to her. She does...
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How does joint custody affect children?
About 75% of the available research has found joint physical custody to be better for children than sole custody (e.g....
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What is the difference between joint custody and sole custody?
I am a male and from a male perspective, not having joint physical custody means that your decision made out of love to have...
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What is joint custody?
There are two kinds of joint custody, legal and physical. Joint legal custody gives the non-residential parent the right to...
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Can you visit out of state when you have joint custody?
Moving Out of State This is all dependent on the State in which you live. I am a paralegal and also a mother that has joint...
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Will a court take into account your new spouse's income when determining child support?
In the state of Georgia, both parents income is considered in determining child support. If Dad must pay CS, his spouse's income...
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Can you move out at 17 in New York?
Moving out at 17 The legal age of majority in New York state is 18. You will not be able to move out at 17 without parental...
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How do courts determine when to award joint custody?
There is a great degree of variation among states. Joint legal custody is routine in some states, but joint physical custody is...
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What are the geographical limitations with joint custody?
Geographical Limitations Almost any significant "change of circumstances" can require you to go back to court, if you can't...
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Can a parent with sole custody move out of the country without the consent of the other parent?
In most cases, yes. The parent with sole custody must however inform the court that issued the custodial order and the non...
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What is the difference between primary physical custody and sole custody?
Primary physical custody refers to the parent with whom the child resides with the majority of the time but, joint custody has...
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Does the non-custodial parent need permission to leave the country?
By law, you must both go up to the location where they will issue a passport and both parents must sign a statement saying it is...
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Is joint custody possible if the parents were never married?
Custodial Issues Anything is possible if it is in the "best interests of the Child," and both parents are cooperating to...
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Do you have to pay child support while caring for your child?
If there is an order through the courts for you to pay child support...then you must pay child support! If circumstances have...
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How old do you have to be to decide who you live with if your parents are divorced?
I am in the process of a custody case at this moment. My child is going to be 11 years old, and I was told by both the Gaurdian...
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How old does a child have to be in Missouri to decide which parent they want to live with?
Custody Decisions in Missouri Minors are not allowed to choose with whom they wish to live. In some cases the judge will...
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What actions need to be taken to prove that a mother is unfit?
Help. We are starting a battle to deem my brothers ex unfit. CPS has been involved since day baby was born as he tested positive...
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Is joint custody a new phenomenon?
No, although it was rare in the past. Divorced families in times past sometimes worked out arrangements that were equivalent to...
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What are the legal requirements in South Carolina to get joint custody?
In your search, type in Do it yourself Custody. You can find out alot of info there. They also have Do It Yourself Divorce. I...
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If you have sole physical custody do you need the joint legal custodian's consent to travel overseas?
A certified letter must be sent to either parent requesting the travel. Information must include dates of travel and the purpose...
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How can you get sole physical custody?
The first thing you need is hard proof that your child would be in danger when he is left with his father, witnesses, police...
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Who has primary custody if the couple is unmarried?
In all US states the law presumes that, the mother of a child born as a result of a relationship outside of marriage retains sole...
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Can a 7-year-old decide if his father should have visitation rights if his mother has full custody?
Seven-year-olds do not make decisions as to custody, that is the responsibility of the judge. A child of that age might be asked...
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Do you need the father's permission to take a child out of the country?
If their is a court order with joint custody then you might need to, but if your just going to vist for a short time then I...
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Can you move out of state if you have full custody?
I have custody of my ten year old daughter and am living in Edmond, Oklahoma. My ex lives in Tulsa, OK. I have lived in Edmond...
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How can you deny joint custody to an abusive parent?
I have a child from an abusive father and I talked with the lawyer, I know that if he doesn't pay child support for a year you...
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Does a father have the right to deny divorce simply because the mother wants alimony and child support?
IN CALIFORNIA, DIVORCE IS NOT AN ISSUE REQUIRING "MUTUAL AGREEMENT." IF ONE PARTY WANTS A DIVORCE, SIMPLY FILE FOR IT, SERVE THE...
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Who has joint custody?
Joint legal custody is very common, but no statistics are available. In some states, courts routinely grant joint legal custody...
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Can e-mail be used as evidence in a custody trial?
No, not at all, a woman has the right to talk to guys online or in person, even if it's cheating. It doesn't pose any danger to...
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Can an unmarried girl get sole custody of her child?
the unwed mother doesnt automatically get sole custody in all states... the state i'm in it is a "joint custody" state so if you...
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What joint custody plan is best for the child?
If every other day is working well, I wouldnt change it. I have joint custody of my children as well, but we do every other week....
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Can your custody be challenged if you live with an unmarried partner?
No, Not unless there is harm being done to the child as a result of living with the person. The dad can take you to court all...
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What do you do if the other parent is not sharing custody according to the court order?
Document incidents miticulouly on paper and preferrably have credible witnesses present at the time the exchange is supposed to...
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What is the Standard Visitation for the non custodial parent if the custodial parent has Primary Physical Custody?
The first and third full weekends of each month from 6 p.m. on Friday until 6 p.m. the following Sunday (the first weekend of a...
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Are fathers suing to redress the custody bias in favor of mothers?
Yes. The "'times they are a-changin'". There are numerous men's organizations that assist father's to gain equal rights...
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If parents have joint custody do they have to agree about therapy for the child?
As a teacher, I have faced this challenge with parents before. One feels the child should see a therapist and the other...
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Can you prevent the non-custodial parent keeping the kids for 6 weeks during the summer?
You can prevent the other parent from see the kids.First of all How old are they? If they are 12 or close, they probably can...
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How do you enforce visitation rights?
The first thing is there an order set up by the judge for there to be visitations? If so, and you are not getting the visits with...
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How old does a child have to be in California to decide which parent they want to live with?
California Custody Decisions If both parents are equally acceptable in the opinion of the court, the request of a teenager...
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What can the non-custodial parent do if the custodial parent does not provide a safe environment for the child?
If you have a lawyer get your lawyers advice and follow it . If you do not have a lawyer you can go to the court in your state...
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Can a parent with joint custody move out of the country without the consent of the other parent?
ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!!!! With joint custody, both parents have rights and your son needs to find an attorney to make sure she doesnt...
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Can you leave the country if you have sole custody?
This depends on whether you intend to expatriate (move to another country) or just go on a trip. You may be able to travel with...
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What if the other parent does not want joint custody?
If the other parent does not what custody, my suggestion is to make it official with a court date. Go to family law court in your...
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My son wants to live with me but his dad has residential and parental rights?
No, the parent with custody of the child makes that choice. You can take her out of the school and enroll her in the school near...
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Is it easier for an illegal alien to become a citizen if he has a child in the US?
Answer NOPE, ya gotta marry him to make him a "legal alien". Kid is a citizen if s/he was born here. Answer Marrying him...
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Who should pay for extra curricular activities in a joint custody situation?
this can but should not be tricky. a court order can easily solve this problem but mainly it is up to both parents to decide what...
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In Tennessee who has custody of a child if the parents were never married?
The welfare of the child should be the main issue. The best parent or maybe both paremts should have custody. Who is to say that...
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If you were to go to a lawyer tomorrow how long would it take to gain custody of a child who is already in your care?
Depending on Money, If the other party has deep pockets it could take several years and $50 to $ 100 thousand dollars.
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Can minors choose which parent they want to live with?
Minors and Custodial Issues Minors are not allowed to choose with whom they wish to live. A judge may speak with minor...
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If the non-custodial parent lets you do something that your custodial parent will not let you do can your custodial parent sue?
I know first hand that it depends upon the best interest of the child,which is "subjective", and what is stated in the judgement....
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In a divorce who gets custody of a child born in the USA if one parent is an illegal alien?
Immigration status is a completely separate issue from child custody and will normally not be taken into account in child custody...
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Will it affect the kids emotionally if the non-custodial parent wants to see them after a long time without any contact?
Sure - it could be positive and I'm sure the courts would enforce visitation. for more details visit family law Answer...
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Can a grandmother take a grandchild from his mother?
In general, parents have total legal custody of children unless otherwise decreed by the court. A grandmother can only take...
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If your girlfriend moves out of state with your daughter can you file for custody even though you are not married?
Yes, if you have joint legal custody and are paying child support you can file for custody. You will have to take parenting...
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What is the different between sole and legal custody?
Here's the code citation from the CA Family Law Code Website FAMILY.CODE SECTION 3000-3007 3000. Unless the...
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Does the non-custodial parent have to pay child support while the child lives with him for 3 months of the year?
If the child is staying with say the father for three monthes then he should keep the money for those monthes to help with the...
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Shouldn't the non-custodial parent have first opportunity to care for the child during before and after-school hours?
Sounds good to me. Check your State law. All things being even, it seems reasonable that a judge would grant you the right to...
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If the man you are marrying lives out of state would the courts consider that a legitimate reason to move your kids when you have primary physical custody?
It all depends in what state you live in, but if the father wants to fight it he very well can and quite possibly win. Answer...
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What can you do about a non-custodial parent who will not speak to or visit their kids?
Is the parent assisting with child support through a court order? Go that route first. Money does matter when raising kiddos. (If...
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Can you recommend a book that can help someone who has to share custody with a difficult ex?
I hope one of these books can help. Joint Custody With A Jerk : Raising a Child with an Uncooperative Ex, A Hands on,...
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Does a court order for child support give the parent receiving the support automatic full custody of that child?
Absolutely NOT. The Division of Child Support Enforcement, does not arrange custody nor visitation. I had a child support order,...
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Can you get joint custody if you are not paid up on child support?
My concern, as a parent who's ex still owes thousands of dollars in child support is-why do you feel that you should have the...
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If a custody schedule is mandated by the court say Monday-Thursday what exactly does having primary custody give you for rights and obligations?
having primary custody means you are the custodial parent because you have the child for the majority of the time, (meaning more...
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Can a father working at an elementary school with shared parental responsibility enroll his child without the ex-spouse's consent?
If you have shared custody, I think you both have to agree upon where the child goes, especially since education is a major...
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In an joint custody arrangement does either parent have to notify the other when they are leaving the state for a vacation with the child?
What does the legal paperwork state? If you are legally bound to request permission from the other, then I would follow that...
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Can a man give up rights to a child without the mother's consent?
Yes, but why on earth would any man want to give up their rights to their child. You would not be able legally to see that child...
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Are there any books out there that offer help or advice for fathers who are fighting for custody of their kids?
Maybe one of these will help: The Father's Emergency Guide to Divorce-Custody Battle: A Tour Through the Predatory World of...
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Can the father of your 16-year-old son legally refuse to allow your new husband to take your son on a trip out of the country if you've given your permission?
What does the paperwork state? What are the father's reasons for not wanting to give permission? Will the trip interfer with his...
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What is the legal age a child can be left home alone in Florida?
According to the Department of Children and Families, Abuse Hotline, there is no specific age defined in Florida law regarding...
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What should you do if you had a baby and moved away without telling the father?
Tell the Father You have a moral obligation to let him know. Note that you can be sued for custody.
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What rights does a father have to an unborn child?
In Illinois, a father has rights to stop the adoption of his unborn child, but not if the woman wants to have an abortion. Quite...
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If you have full custody of your grandchildren can you move the kids to another state?
Yes. Full custodial rights allow the guardian(s) to make decisions on where they choose to live with the children, medical...
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How do you determine the amount each parent pays per child on 50-50 joint custody?
It goes by a % of the father's monthy income, I believe it's around 25% for the first child, and 17% for the second. Like, if a...
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When divorced can one parent have custody of one child and the other parent have custody of another?
Yes. Best interests of the children. for more details visit family law
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Do both parties have to be in agreement in order for one to relinquish parental rights?
Does the parent want to relinquish parental rights or is it that the other parent wants FULL Custody, with no rights to the other...
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Does a child have rights to a parent that gave up rights to said child?
What kind of rights do you mean? Sometimes parental rights are severed but the child may fare poorly in the adoption process and...
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What can you do when your ex is making false allegations to get custody and child support?
File a response, hire an attorney, for more information see steveshorr.com There are links to the forms that you need in CA....
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Does a possessory conservator automatically have custody of a child when the managing conservator who lives with child at grandmother's house die and can the grandmother refuse to let child go to the possessory conservator in Texas?
This would be a change of circumstances. What are the best interests of the child? If the father wants to contest it - I think he...
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What is the difference between full custody and joint custody with primary custody?
Full custody means that the parent/guardian has complete say over where the child resides, attends school, doctors, etc. Joint...
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If the parents live in two different cities do they still have the right to joint custody or will the judge order one of them sole custody?
Best Interests of the children. Are you talking about physical custody or legal custody? Visitation schedule? Hopefully the...
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Is it possible to get sole custody if the non-custodial parent is unreliable and does not exercise his visitations?
Yes, but it's very difficult. See Best Interests of child steveshorr.com See also abandonment 7822. (a) A proceeding...
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Is there a law against keeping a child from seeing his parent on court-ordered visitation rights?
The "court order" is just that ... an order! If you have visitation rights by the court then you have the right to see that...
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Does an unmarried father have to pay child support if he is still helping the mother raise the child?
It depends whether or not the court systems were involved. If the judge decides to give child support to the other then it will...
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Can a person who has primary residence in a joint custody be required to pay a child support portion?
Family Court when deciding issues such as child support, takes many factors into consideration. Where the child(ren) live for...
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What is the process of a father signing over his rights?
It's not something you just "do". Very few courts will allow a parent to walk away from their responsibilities. Usually there is...
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Can you sue the custodial parent for lost visitation time if you are denied visitation?
A person can sue for almost any reason. Whether or not it is a justifiable case is usually the question. Was there emotional...
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Can a legal guardian apply for and recieve child support from the parent of the child?
I don't see any reason why not. For more information see www.SteveShorr.com/child_support.htm
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Can either parent sign a marriage license for their 16-year-old?
It depend on you situation, If you can prove to a court that getting married is the best thing for you then you probably don’t...
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If you have joint custody of your children do you have to pay child support while they spend the summer with you in NY?
This is an issue which should have been addressed in the original support agreement. If there is no stipulation as to how...
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In the city of Philadelphia when a father signs over his rights will he still have to pay child support?
Child custody/support obligations are governed by state statutes. Generally speaking any parent who reliquishes permanent...
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Does being a battered wife make you unfit to be a parent to your two children or is a batterer unfit to be a parent?
The answer seems rather obvious (to me anyway). There is no reason to believe that the batterer would not vent their anger and...
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How old does a child have to be in Illinois to decide which parent they want to live with?
This may vary from state to state and maturity level of the child. They judge presiding over the case usually will speak to a...
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Is there a difference between primary physical custody and partial physical custody?
Primary physical custody applies to whomever the children live with the majority of the time. Their "permanent...
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As an absent parent how do you enforce overnight visitation that was ordered by the court?
You would have to get a contempt of court charge filed at the courthouse.
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If your children have been temporarily removed from your home do you have to pay child support?
If there is a court order in place requiring you to pay support the answer is obviously..Yes. If the children have been removed...
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How do you get your child's biological father to sign his parental rights over?
IF Months go by, and you havn't heard anything from the father, they really seem more interested in YOU then your child, don't...
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Can a man sue a mother who gives her child the man's last name if the child is not his?
Unless you have a very rare last name (not a Johnson, Smith, etc.) and she has not put your Christian name (first name) down on...
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Would you get child support if you took custody of your neighbor's 15-year-old daughter?
The adult with whom the minor resides must petition the court for guardianship of the child. A parent cannot legally "give" their...
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