Minors
What are the consequences for a parent refusing to support their child?
My brother passed away 3 years ago and his widow has a daughter who turned 7 years in Kentucky. My sister-in-law is not providing any support for her daughter after my brother's death even though there is a support Order in place by the Court. She is a working woman, but her daughter is always depending on me, her aunt, for her needs. What will the punishment for my sister-in-law who refuses to provide support for her daughter?
Can I take legal action for parental neglect in Missouri?
I'm 12 years and live in Missouri. I'm an adopted son of my parents and five years after the adoption, a biological son was born to them. Thereafter they started neglecting me. They were not providing any financial support to me.
Can a granddaughter sue her parents for neglecting her needs?
My son and his wife are not caring their daughter who turned 9 years. Although they have enough income, they are not even willing to provide any financial support for her basic needs. She always comes to me, her granny, for her needs. Now she is not going to school too. I think they don’t like her. Can my granddaughter sue her parents who neglect her?
Can I take my ex-husband to court for unpaid child support?
My ex-husband was ordered to pay 3000 dollars child support to our kids. He was paying initially, now he has completely stopped. He said he would give the money soon. But he hasn't gotten back to me with the child support payments for over 6 months now. Can I move to the court on this matter? I live in New Hampshire.
Can I file a complaint against my mom for refusing to pay for my cancer treatment?
I (14 years old) live with my mom in New Mexico. Recently I found out that I have cancer. My dad died a year ago. So I am solely dependent on my mom for all my medical expenses. But my mom refuses to give a penny for my treatment and care. Can I file a complaint against her?