Deployed, Sent Divorce Papers & Told He Had a Daughter

Question: My estranged ex left me after I was deployed overseas in the Navy. She never contacted me except to send me divorce papers and let me know, for the first time ever, that I have a daughter. I have never gotten to meet or see my daughter. What can …

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 …

VIDEO: Cordell & Cordell News – July 18, 2014

DadsDivorce, sponsor Cordell & Cordell law firm and sister site MensDivorce.com have teamed up to present a series of news round-up videos at the end of each week. In this week’s news, Cordell & Cordell launched its new online video consultation option for those who need an alternative to meeting in …

Can A Father Get Joint Custody Of A Newborn Baby?

Question: My wife and I are going through a divorce and she is pregnant. I want joint custody of our unborn child. How old does the child have to be for me to seek joint custody? Is it possible for a father to have custody of a newborn child?

Can A Child Petition For Child Support?

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Question: Is it possible for a child who is now a legal adult to go after a parent for payment of back child support if no support was ever requested or filed during childhood?

What To Expect During Paternity Cases

Question: My ex just called and told me that I am the father of her 5-year-old child. What can I expect in terms of paternity proceedings, financial responsibility, etc.?

Is An Informal Paternity and Child Support Agreement Binding?

Question: I would like to reach a paternity and child support agreement with my ex-girlfriend concerning a child she says I fathered, though I want to do this without involving the courts. Is an out-of-court agreement, perhaps even notarized, considered a binding contract?

Can A Child Take My Surname If Born Out Of Wedlock?

Question: I would like my child born out of wedlock to have my last name. My girlfriend gave birth to my oldest child while she was still married so the child has her ex-husband’s surname. Now that she is divorced and pregnant with our second child, how can I ensure …

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?