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Yes, but there are several factors involved.
Here's the different ways to assist you.
No, you need to be 60 already.
You may be able to use the affidavit, but there are steps you have to take
No, they may not refuse to register a child’s birth. Here's why.
You can still claim, but it depends on several factors.
You need to find out if a title deed was issued for the house.
It's unlikely that the court would require a grandparent to pay child support from their state pension.
Yes, but it depends on the amount of damages paid over to your employer.
Yes, she may if her name appears on the title deeds.