Can I get sole custody if I have evidence of an unsuitable environment at my exes?

yes you can do this, if you already have custody you can modify it seeking full, if you don't then you can file a motion seeking full custody, use...

I am sorry that you are going through this, you hit the nail on the head- pendente lite- it may come from him or it may come from the marital...

Do I HAVE to bring my school age child to mediation?

It is unclear why the child has to attend the mediation, how old is the child? Yes, call the mediation department and or mediator to find out if...

My sister's son lives in Oklahoma with her father, who has full-custody. She's in Colorado. Where do we file a modification?

I hope Father had permission to relocate with the child from Colorado to Oklahoma. Your sister needs to check the divorce decree first, it may...

What happens when a person dies during a divorce?

This is a difficult situation. Unfortunately, your father was still married to your step-mother when he passed away, so she is a widow not a...

The standard in Montana, as in most states, is the best interest of the child. The Court will look at the following factors to make a...

Child support payments in Florida

I agree with counsel and would add if you have any evidence to show he has the ability to pay, bring it with you. Best of Luck.

Is it possible for my husband to adopt his step daughter without removing legal rights to bio dad?

Excellent advice, I would just add that you should try talking with biological father to see if he would agree to the name change. Good Luck.

Can the family take custody from surviving parent or get visitation rights?

I am sorry you are going through this. More facts are necessary, however generally speaking a parent has priority over non-parents in custody...

Do i have to pay child support if my wife asks me to take the children for a week.

It depends on what your current child support order states, and where you are in the process. Generally speaking however, you will have to pay for...