What is a Paternity Action A paternity action is a legal proceeding to establish whether or not a specific individual is the father of a child. The purpose of a paternity action is to determine the rights and responsibilities of the father. These might include custody arrangements, child support payments, visitation rights, access to a …
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The term “paternity” translates to “the state of being a father.” When the parents of a newborn were married at the time of the child’s birth, there is a presumption that the husband is the father of the child unless the parentage is challenged in the first two years of the child’s life. In contrast, …
Allegations of domestic violence carry potentially significant ramifications when someone is embroiled in a custody dispute. Whether such allegations will ultimately determine whether you are granted full or partial custody depends on the specific circumstances and unique factors of your situation. To get a better sense of your legal options and a path forward in …
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Can You File for Child Support if the Incarcerated Parent is in Jail Can You File for Child Support if the Incarcerated Parent is in Jail? Child Support Obligations Sept 27, 2022, Law Changed Incarcerated Parent Responsibility The Exception: The Person in Jail Still Has Income Or Assets When Child Support Restarts for an Incarcerated …
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When a couple decides to divorce, one of the most contentious and emotionally charged issues that need to be resolved is custody over the couple’s children. If you and your spouse disagree over how custody should be arranged (joint custody, sole custody, physical custody, etc.), the matter will need to be addressed by a judge …
The divorce process can be stressful, especially if children are involved. Most divorce cases involving children are characterized by stress, anger, and guilt. Even an agreeable divorce can quickly turn nasty if the parents lack a unified approach to sharing parental responsibilities. Sadly, some parents resort to using their custody rights to punish their ex-spouse …
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Child support payments only affect your credit when you do not make them. Child support payments don’t build your credit score because you’re typically not repaying any borrowed money. However, an unpaid child support account can appear on your credit report and may negatively affect your credit score if left unpaid for a long time. …
If you’ve just initiated your child custody case, you might be wondering how long the custody battle will last. There’s no straightforward answer to this question because each child custody case is different, and there are several factors to consider before the case is resolved. Factors Affecting the Length of a Child Custody Case The …
Most unmarried fathers often feel oppressed by the state’s legal system. Unless they establish legal paternity, they don’t have legal or physical custody of their child. Most of the time, the child custody amount the father has to pay is calculated using the gross income of both parents and the percentage of time they spend …
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When two parents begin divorce proceedings, they need to agree on sharing parental responsibilities. But, unfortunately, some divorcing parents can’t agree on custody and child support. When that happens, it may be necessary to take the matter to court. The judge will consider the child’s best interest in court and divide up custody accordingly. In …
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