Monday, 17 February 2014

Melissa, the unmarried mother of 1-month-old Mark, hires your supervising attorney in an attempt to collect child support from Stephen, who she alleges is Mark's father

Part A: Melissa, the unmarried mother of 1-month-old Mark, hires your supervising attorney in an attempt to collect child support from Stephen, who she alleges is Mark's father. Stephen has denied that he is Mark's father. In 2-5 paragraphs describe in detail and in proper order the steps your attorney should take on behalf of Melissa under your state's laws.

Part B: Eight years later Melissa returns to your attorney for assistance. The state is trying to take 8 year old Mark away from Melissa on the grounds that she has neglected him. Melissa lives alone with Mark. She works part-time and leaves Mark with a neighbor when she is working. Melissa's job occasionally requires her to travel. At one time Melissa was away for one month and arranged for Mark to be cared for by the same neighbor. During this period of time, Mark was sometimes left alone since the neighbor had to spend several days at the hospital. When the mail carrier discovered and reported that Mark was alone at the neighbor's house, the state began proceedings to remove Mark from Melissa on the basis of neglect. In 2-5 paragraphs build a defense of this neglect action for Melissa. Include a discussion of the important issues of law and the relevant legal authority



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