Father now a fugitive after years of dodging child support

It's no secret that parents don't always get along or remain together after the birth of their child. Whatever the situation, however, both parents have an obligation to ensure that their child receives adequate care and support. Even if one parent never sees the child, that parent may be required by law to pay child...

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Should every father be granted paternal rights?

Establishing paternity rights can be difficult when a father is not married to the child’s mother. Yet paternity must be established to give the father the rights that he deserves. The question of paternal rights becomes even more muddled in a situation such as the one a judge recently ruled on in Nebraska. While the...

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Father seeks $130 million, says his parental rights were violated

Men in St. Louis must make sure that they know their parental rights when it comes to child custody. In certain situations, establishing paternity is an important step when working to grant fathers their rights. It is important for people to obtain the best representation possible, so that the best interests of the child are...

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Even football stars must pay child support

Child support amounts are computed based on multiple factors including the parents’ incomes and the child’s daily and extracurricular expenses. If you are divorced or separated from your spouse and your child is under the custody of your ex-wife or husband, you have probably been ordered to pay child support in order to ensure the...

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