Paternity Survey Reveals More Guys Asking ‘Am I The Father?’

By Tara Brewer Special to DadsDivorce.com Men questioning paternity has become a widespread issue that leaves many guys confused about the complex paternity law process, according to a recent survey. In a survey conducted by Identigene DNA Paternity Test, more than 10 percent of adults have been in a situation …

Can She Claim The Children For Taxes If I Owe Back Child Support?

Question: My divorce question is about claiming children for taxes when owing child support arrears. Per my divorce decree, I am to claim our youngest daughter every year for taxes. Last year, she claimed our daughter stating she had the right to do so because I was in arrears with …

Paternity Law: Rescinding Acknowledgement of Paternity Based On Paternity Fraud

Question: Is there a paternity law that addresses potential paternity fraud? I signed a Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity at the time of my child’s birth. I now have reason to believe the child’s mother lied to me about being the biological father. I would like to get a paternity test …

Are Child Custody Agreements Reached In Mediation Binding?

Question: I have filed an amendment to our child custody agreement that both my wife and I agreed to in mediation. We both signed all the paperwork and had it notarized. We are awaiting the judge’s approval, but my wife has started to indicate that she might fight the parenting …

Child Support Laws: My Ex Is Lying About Her Income

By Melissa Knight Divorce Lawyer, Cordell & Cordell Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for parties in a divorce to “tweak” their financial statements to better suit their needs, particularly in child support cases. But what happens when years down the road you realize that your ex was not disclosing her …

DadsDivorce Live: Fathers & Families Reform

Fathers & Families is an organization committed to family court reform at the political level. The group recently revealed a wide-ranging legislative agenda for 2011 that Robert Franklin discussed with editor Matt Allen. Franklin is the managing editor of FathersandFamilies.org and a father’s rights advocate. Fathers & Families plans to …

Divorce After Adoption

By Jill A. Duffy Attorney, Cordell & Cordell The decision to adopt a child give the child what you hope will be a stable, loving environment to grow up in is an honorable one. Couples rarely adopt children with plans to divorce. But as we know, divorce happens. After an …

How To Establish Paternity

By Michelle Hughes Divorce Lawyer, Cordell & Cordell Whether it is the denial of paternity rights or being the unlawful victim of paternity fraud, fathers must be careful, as paternity law is complex. As more children are born out of wedlock, paternity problems will only become more common. If you …

Is there relief from the courts if I’m in contempt?

Question: I have to pay a huge lump sum alimony. I am currently in contempt and threatened every day. My ex-wife recently forged my name to an insurance check and loan modification paperwork in which one of her friends notarized. She is determined to ruin me. Is there hope of …

Will I have to pay child support if I’m not the biological father?

Question: I have been raising a child since birth though I am not the biological father and the mother freely admits that. I did not sign a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity. I am almost certain that I could never get custody or maybe even joint custody of a child where …