Does primary parent have to go by parenting plan that was agreed on or can they just keep the child away from secondary parent?

Typically, final decision-making goes to the parent who has primary physical custody. If however there is a parenting plan in place that is court...

What can I do so I can get custody or that my children's father can get the maximum punishment for something he continues to do?

If there is a court order in place which states you have "parenting time" with your children one weekend a month and Father is not abiding by it,...

Why should I use a board certified family law attorney versus an attorney who is not board certified?

In most states, when a board of any type certifies an attorney as a specialist that attorney has demonstated that he or she has the skills and...

I am sorry that you are going through this, even though that standard may not be recognized you should please sit down with a local attorney and go...

Can my sons father press any kind of charges on me

I am sorry that youa are going through this. The two charges are separate, you may charge him with assault and battery and he may charge you with...

Can I file an affidavit of indigency in a lawsuit against me for modification of child visitation? I am unemployed mother of 3.

Affidavit of indigency applies to criminal defendants. It does sound however like you need representation. Are there any court clinics in your...

My girlfriend type up a paper giving me rights to her son we both signed it and had it notarized is it a legal form

Tennessee courts make child custody determinations based upon the best interests of the child, pursuant to several factors detailed in the...

How do I start the process of gaining primary custody?

Under Texas law, there are only limited circumstances in which a parent can modify a child custody or visitation order. Such a change will be made...

Is there a way for my daughters biological father to sign over his rights to my Husband without either party hiring a lawyer?

Under the state laws of Pennsylvania, parents may give up their parental rights through two separate procedures: voluntary relinquishment or...

The mother violated the parenting agreement more then once. Her attorney filed for mod of agreement.

Unless your agreement specifically states Mother forfeits her parenting time if she violates the agreement, what you need to do is file a contempt...