Parental Rights, Possible Termination and Child Support

Question: The mother of my child has given me trouble over the last few years, asking for more child support than what was required. Now, she wants me to give up my parental rights? Can she do this? If she get this to pass, do I still pay child support …

Can Ex-Wife and New Military Husband Take Child to Live Abroad?

Question: My ex-wife recently married a man who is in the military. He is going to be deployed to Turkey soon. Is my ex allowed to move our mutual daughter out of the country and to the military base in Turkey for the expected two-and-a-half years that her husband will …

Do Dads And Moms Have Equal Rights Before Divorce?

Question: Do dads have the same rights as moms before the divorce is final? Can a dad pick his children up at the mother’s house or at her family’s house?

Ex-Girlfriend is Pregnant, but Wants to Keep Me Away from the Child

Question: My ex-girlfriend is pregnant and is expected to have the baby within the next two weeks. She will not tell me when the baby is about to be born and has advised me that she will not allow me to see the child. I fear for the baby’s safety …

Children, Divorce and Last Names

Question: My ex wants to change our child’s last name from her maiden name to the last name of her new husband. Because I am the father, does she need my permission to do this? I still pay court-ordered child support regularly.

My Spouse Denies Her Parental Rights on Video

Question: I have a video of my wife saying she doesn’t want our children. Is that enough to help me get custody, or will it help at all with custody when we get divorced?

How Do I Find Out If My Child Was Adopted By Another Man?

Question: I believe my ex-wife’s new husband has adopted my child without my knowledge, yet I continue to pay child support. How do I find out if my child was adopted?

What Rights Does Signing The Birth Certificate Give?

Question: I am currently being told that I am the father of a child who was born out of wedlock and am debating my options on whether to sign the birth certificate. What rights can I expect to receive by signing, or not signing, my alleged child’s birth certificate?

Can My Ex Prevent Me From Taking The Children On Vacation?

Question: My child custody agreement allows me to travel out of state with my children on vacation during summer break. My ex-wife says she does not want the children traveling with me and will not allow it. Does she have any legal right to stop me from taking the children …

Do You Lose Your Parental Rights If You Move Out Of State?

Question: My wife and I are in the process of a divorce, though she has moved out of state and left our children to live with me. Because my wife moved away, does she still have the same parental rights and custody chances that I have?