The laws regarding a parent’s duties to provide for their children can vary from one state to another. In general, most states have laws requiring biological parents to support their children in various ways. However, there are instances where disputes over whether someone is or is not a child’s biological father arise. Courts will often…

The adults responsible for caring for a child are not always the child’s biological parents. There are instances when another individual or individuals care for a child. Such “stand-in” parents are referred to as de facto parents in juvenile dependency cases. Typically, family courts believe that the best situation for a child is for them…