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What steps must be taken to remove a child support order in Pennsylvania?     (14-FEB-12)
My mom kicked me out . May I move in with my biological father? I'm almost 17.     (13-FEB-12)
How can I show that my marriage is not recognised in Florida?     (13-FEB-12)
I have two kids and the father of my kids have a child with someone else. He pays her close to $400 a month in child support. If I put him on child      (12-FEB-12)
What happens to my child support obligation if I return to full time college student status? My obligation is set in the state of Florida.     (12-FEB-12)
Can I move out of my parent's house if I am 18 even though I am not graduating until May.     (10-FEB-12)
Greetings. How can I go about to change my name? I'm a US citizen residing in the UAE. Can I do so here, or hire an attorney in America?      (09-FEB-12)
i lost my house in divorce, name is no longer on it but still on loan, ex wife is 5 month behind on payments what are my options     (08-FEB-12)
As an 18 year old living PA can my parents legally take away my drivers license?     (08-FEB-12)
Alright, My last name is Tow. Our family records show we were the first group to adopt the last name of tow, we hold copyright on our last name.      (07-FEB-12)
Can I file for emergency temporary custody?      (07-FEB-12)
how do i start the process of being emancipated     (07-FEB-12)
which court has jurisdiction, PENNSYLVANIA OR FLORIDA? how is he able to claim after 8 years the support is unfair?     (07-FEB-12)
My boyfriend shares physical and legal custody of his children with his ex wife. She has however been in prison for the last year and a half.      (06-FEB-12)
How do I withdraw a Petition to Modify Parenting time that was just filed on 2/3/12? No order to appear has been issued.     (06-FEB-12)
Is it legal for my sister and her boyfriend to spank my sisters children with a belt?     (03-FEB-12)
How can a ex husband get a court order for the ex wife to appear in court in less then eight days for a hearing on more visitations and lower support?     (03-FEB-12)
If A CUSTODIAL PARENTS PARAMOR IS ABUSING UR CHILDREN AND DCFS HAS BEEN NOTIFIED THE CHILDREN ARE 12 & 11 REFUSE TO GO HOME WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS      (03-FEB-12)
Do I have to file for actual custody of my daughter, even though I have had her since birth?      (01-FEB-12)
My boyfriend and I broke up and he has a line of credit with my father for $5000.00 and he is now refusing to pay any of it and claims I owe him money     (01-FEB-12)
How should I plead for harassment charges?     (01-FEB-12)
What should I do concerning my fathers will that was never filed. My fathers wife is in a lawsuit with his nursing home and also a hospital I believe.     (01-FEB-12)
Is it possible to have the mother mentally evaluated and if so how much would that cost me     (01-FEB-12)
What are my rights for me to see my son while my ex girlfriend goes through the court system to set it all up "legally?"     (01-FEB-12)
I want my child's fathers rights revoked. how can I do this?     (31-JAN-12)
Our home and car are in my husband's name. The house is paid for but I make the carpayments. What are my rights?     (31-JAN-12)
My husband was paying child support of $1800 a month for two kids for the past 2 years. His situation changed and he petitoned the court for a      (30-JAN-12)
I got a divorce in California; now live in Arizona. In the divorce papers, Ex was to pay me $50,000 within 2 years.; that was 3 years ago.      (30-JAN-12)
Can my ex-husband be successful suing me for monies spent on me for tuition,immigration fees and attorney's fee after a divorce is finalized?     (30-JAN-12)
My sister took over my lease for an apartment where I paid last months rent. She VERBALLY agreed to pay me for the last month and now won't answer me     (30-JAN-12)
I am divorced and mother of two children. I have a restriction to Bexar County,Texas or counties to Bexar County, Texas. I want to get it lifted.     (30-JAN-12)
How do we boost the process for a dna test to be done so my boyfriend can see his son?     (29-JAN-12)
My legal name thats on my social security card was not used on my marriage license. does that make my marriage invalid.     (26-JAN-12)
I am on SSD. I have been legally separated from my husband since 2010. we were only together seven months. Can he take my survivor benefits?     (26-JAN-12)
What are the ramifications on alimony for a woman in the process of divorce that is dating someone that was not the cause of a divorce in Florida?     (25-JAN-12)
Is my Ex Wife allowed to move my kids 14 hours away without my permission? What can I do? In which state should I pursue action?     (25-JAN-12)
I am on SSD. I have been legally separated from my husband since 2010. we were only together seven months. Can he take my survivor benefits?     (24-JAN-12)
my two children live with there mother. i would like to see them and im asking what kind of rights do i have?     (24-JAN-12)
How do I contact a mediator?     (24-JAN-12)
Can a family member who is a minor be a witness in a physical dispute and testify in court against one of the party's?     (24-JAN-12)
How to get started with guardian ship- baby due in April. My daughter agrees to sign do to her situation.      (24-JAN-12)
I carry health insurance for my two children. It has just come to my attention when my ex hand delivered a medical bill from one of the children's      (24-JAN-12)
What can be done about my children's mother alienating me as a father and interfering with my visitation with them?      (24-JAN-12)
Can I or my mother take legal custody/conservatorship over my mentally ill brother. He has become drug addicted, not working, and using drugs?      (24-JAN-12)
Is a under age woman legally emancipated after having a child?     (24-JAN-12)
My husband moved from our home July 17, 2011. He mentioned filing for divorce. Could marriage counseling be court ordered?     (23-JAN-12)
My son is 13 years old - I was never married to his dad- his dad last saw him when he was 1 yr old. Do I have to let him visit.     (23-JAN-12)
If a safe deposit box is held "jointly," would the contents belong to the surviving person or would the contents have to be turned over for probate?     (22-JAN-12)
How can the State Dept. affect a divorce proceeding between a husband (American) and wife (Swedish). The couple with two kids, ages five and one moved     (22-JAN-12)
How can I make my ex stick to a visitation agreement and stop changing it to always suit his wants.     (22-JAN-12)
My ex and I live several states apart. My son has just turned 11. I am wanting to see if I have a case against him for a custody change.     (22-JAN-12)
6/11 maintenance order terminated until ex is employed. How do I find out if he has a job? He has since changed all contact info.     (22-JAN-12)
Grandparent visitation?      (21-JAN-12)
i am out of my house and away from both of my children. see below for more details. HOW DO I GET A DEPOSITION POSTPONED WITHOUT AN ATTORNEY?     (20-JAN-12)
Does my ex husband have the right to file our daughter as an exemption on his taxes for the past year?     (20-JAN-12)
What happens to a court ordered visitation schedule when I move to another state?     (20-JAN-12)
What can I do about a Grandparent who has visitation rights due to the mother having money issues and can't hire an attorney?      (19-JAN-12)
if i was the stay at home dad, and refused visitation, told to get a lawyer to see him, can i make her pay for attorney?     (19-JAN-12)
Is there anyway besides emancipation to legally move out before your 18th birthday in Iowa?     (18-JAN-12)
If I'm not listed on the birth certificate as the father, can I still be made to pay child support?     (18-JAN-12)