Child Support

Yes if parenting classes were mandated by the court.

That is not his decision to make. The child can not be given up for adoption without the biological mother's permission. And then the court will decide of she's allowed to adopt.

up until they are at least 7 months to a year

Depends on the region and spending habits. Single custodial fathers survive are far less without government help or child support.

Whether she has kept up on the child support or not is irrelevant. Grandparents and other family members are only allowed to see the children if the parents allow them too. Grandparents involvement has nothing to do with visitation or child support granted by the court. It is entirely up to the parents.

Parental visitation rights and child support are two separate issues in court so even if she did not temporarily have the money for child support that is separate from the court order for visitation. A child's right to see both parents is not based on their ability to pay child support.

If you are going to court about child support, you both will get a chance to tell your side of the story. You will need proof that you have not received child support.

give him discipline until he under stands he must respect and obey your authority

Yes, you should open up a separate checking/savings account in just your name only.

Very difficult, but possible. You would need to discuss this with your lawyer. If the children have a good relationship with their father, then it would be immoral for any judge to allow you to take them far away from dad. The kids will have enough to deal with when you get married and bring a new person into their lives, he really needs to look for a job in your town. Your kids could come out of this emotionally scarred, they are already hurt because of a broken home. * Courts seldom have a problem with rescinding restrictions when the requesting parent has "good and special cause." A new marriage, job relocation, the necessity to relocate due to health reasons and so forth are legally acceptable to file a petition to have the terms of a custody order amended. Generally the judge will amend the visitation/custodial terms to fit into the lifestyle of the parent who is not relocating. Another provision might be that the relocating parent would be responsible for traveling expenses, although this is not a certainty. Our law firm handles these type of situations regularly and have as yet to encounter a judge who is unwilling to allow the primary caregiver who has just cause the right to relocate. Thousands of children "commute" between biological parents without any ensuing emotional trauma. It is quite common in the U.S. society for children to live in blended families and be as normal and well adjusted as a child living in a traditional family environment.

No. Emancipation happen either by turning legal age (18) or by applying for emancipation by the court (if that is available in your state). Parents alone can not emancipate you.

As for the uncashed checks, you will need to talk to an attorney on that one. As for the age, check links below.

Advocacy- Active Support or argument for a cause

The charities which are available to support child development are Charity for Children, Give Well, Supported Child Development, Catholic Charities Child Development Center, Children«_s Defense Fund and many more.

Not supporting at all if there is a child support order can mean he will end up in prison. Not seeing the child for a 1-2 years can mean the mother can apply to have his rights removed but the child support will stay.

The parent who pay child support to your legal guardian have to go to court and modify the child support order so the money goes to you. This is usually only done when the minor goes to college etc but if the minor still lives at home the money goes to the parent/legal guardian to pay for electricity, rent, food, etc.

Yes most definitly. You have to be notified if the child is moved out of the county so for sure out of state. I would be contacting my lawyer if you are the one paying child support and if you are the one trying to move without telling the other parent. Shame on you. God will get you for being dishonest.

I would like to know what would happen if I relinquish my parental rights. Would I still have to payt child support? I would like to know what would happen if I relinquish my parental rights. Would I still have to payt child support?

In general, child support is a percentage of net income. In Illinois, for example, it's 20% of net income for one child, 25% for two, etc. Income includes almost everything, including overtime, unemployment benefits and workers compensation, but not welfare payments or SSI.

Generally you cannot unless there are extenuating circumstances. Some examples of such are if the father was not able to be found and/or a paternity test had not been taken to prove who fathered the minor child.

Probably not. Retroactive child support is typically awarded (or not) in the original (first) order of support.

Generally, yes. If the parent will not care for the unfortunate child and she must be placed with other responsible adults who are paid by the state, the biological parent still has the responsibility to provide financial support.

Generally, yes. If the parent will not care for the unfortunate child and she must be placed with other responsible adults who are paid by the state, the biological parent still has the responsibility to provide financial support.

Generally, yes. If the parent will not care for the unfortunate child and she must be placed with other responsible adults who are paid by the state, the biological parent still has the responsibility to provide financial support.

Generally, yes. If the parent will not care for the unfortunate child and she must be placed with other responsible adults who are paid by the state, the biological parent still has the responsibility to provide financial support.

Yes they can.

An unmarried father must establish his paternity and arrange for a custody hearing if he wants custody, joint custody or a court ordered visitation schedule. You should be represented by an attorney because this is an important issue and you should have the opportunity to be a part of your child's life. An attorney knows the court, your rights and can do the best job of presenting your case to the court.

Generally, if the parents are unmarried the mother has sole custody and control in most states until the father can establish his paternity. Remember, a child's mother can always be identified by medical records. Since the father didn't give birth and he was not legally married at the time of the birth he must establish his paternity by signing the birth certificate at the time of birth (waiving DNA testing rights) which must be done with mother's consent. If he doesn't sign the birth certificate then he must seek another way to establish his paternity and that is done through a DNA test.

A paternity test can be arranged through the court. Once paternity has been established the father can request visitations, joint custody or full custody. If the father desires a visitation schedule he can request that the court issue a visitation schedule. The court will also issue a child support order if the child is to remain in the custody of her mother. The court will schedule a hearing and issue orders that are in the best interest of the child.

Generally, no. You haven't mentioned whether the parents are married or who has legal custody. Generally, one parent cannot remove the child from the other parent without a court order. If the parents are unmarried and there has been no custody order established then the mother has legal custody.

Generally, if the parents are unmarried the mother has sole custody and control in most states until the father can establish his paternity. Remember, a child's mother can always be identified by medical records. Since the father didn't give birth and he was not legally married at the time of the birth he must establish his paternity by signing the birth certificate at the time of birth (waiving DNA testing rights) which must be done with mother's consent.

If he doesn't sign the birth certificate then he must seek another way to establish his paternity and that is done through a DNA test. A paternity test can be arranged through the court. Once paternity is established in court, the father can request visitations or custody through the court. If the mother retains physical custody she can request that the court issue a child support order. If the father gets physical custody he can request a child support order.