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Can a Filipina with a son born out of wedlock sue an American citizen for child support if the child was acknowledge by the American

The father is already married and living in US .

What is the likelihood of a judge granting visitation to a parent who is a proven substance abuser recently placed on suicide watch and placed on medication for hearing voices?

Would it be unreasonable to file for 100% legal and physical custody of my son if his father has been on heavy drugs, hearing voices and attempted suicide while in my son’s presence?

He has admitted to all of this and is now in a rehabilitation center, however after this I want to protect my child physically and…

Will a judge grant someone who claims PTSD, has a history of abuse and who has stated numerous times that he wants to give up his rights as a parent, joint custody?

If my wife makes more money than me and she wants our 2 kids, wouldI be likely to have to pay child support?

She makes $60k and I make $20k. If we divorce, will I (the biological father of 1 of our 2 children) be required to pay…

Can I claim both children as dependents regardless of what my dicorce decree says?

I got a divorce last year and the decree it says that my ex can claim one of the children as a dependent. However I…

Does my ex have any chance in getting joint physical custody if he works full-time, refuses parenting classes, and will be deployed in 2 years?