My daughter, was living in Maine with her mother but is now in Florida because of two evictions. Do I stand a chance at custody

The event you describe is only one factor that a Court is required to evaluate in determining the parental rights and responsibilities, residence...

Can one of the parents hire a guardian ad litem or is she or he picked out by the court?

The parties can agree to the appointment of a specific qualified Guardian if they are able to reach agreement. They could also agree on the...

My son and ex gf have a 17 mo old. the mother abandoned her 3 months ago then took child from dad today. can dad get custody

If the facts you describe are accurate, the father can obtain custody of this child. Because there is no existing court order, "possession" is 9...

My unborn babies father is fit to be a father but I want sole custody do I stand a chance in court

The term "custody" is not used in Maine family court. What you would be looking to do is establish parental rights and responsibilities,...

How can I appeal a child support order when I may not be the father?

You need to hire a lawyer immediately. Your failure to take prompt action could jeopardize the available legal options.

You don't say what he is asking you to sign so I cannot provide you with a response. However, once the Divorce action is commenced there is an...

What are my chances of contesting a will? I think my uncle may have forced him into changing a will days before his death.

I agree with my colleague. You would be required to establish sufficient facts to support the claim that your grandfather lacked testamentary...

I do not believe the divorce court has jurisdiction to order your removal as custodian for two (2) reasons. First, an account established pursuant...

If there is no money involved how do i go about kicking out freeloaders

You will likely have to follow the landlord/tenant eviction process even though there is no rental money involved. They will need to be served...

Getting divorced. Husband refuses to sell house. I moved out and I can’t afford to pay mortgage(half).

In any divorce if the parties cannot agree to the disposition of property, the court will decide the issue. Once a divorce case is filed and...