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What to do if my girlfriend got pregnant and at the time we decided that it would not be a good idea to have my name on the birth certificate?

I suggest that you consult with a family law attorney about filing a petition …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 month ago

If I have my Motion and Order to Show Cause ready, as well as my affidavit, do I serve my ex first and then file the documentss with the court or file the documents and …

Based upon your question you have the dilemma of doing what is correct procedurally. …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 2 months ago

If I'm on the birth certicate and raised the child for 8 months but just recently found out that I'm not the biological father, do I still have parental rights?

If you are on the birth certificate, you are considered the "presumed father" father …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 2 months ago

Can an 18 year old female get married and leave the system?

Under the laws of all states in this country, once a person reaches the …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 2 months ago

What to do if my ex-wife wants to change her son's last name to mine and our daughter's?

So long as you do not adopt the minor child that you are writing …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 months ago