My son is 16 and does not want to live with his father anymore. How do I get him out of his house on a limited income?

Check your divorce decree and determine the status of legal and physical custody. Are you able to obtain primary physical custody based on the...

Divorce in North Dakota

Once the divorce paperwork has been filed in court, it usually takes 30 to 90 days for a divorce to be final. The start to finish time of the...

Could I get into trouble by moving to CO and take children with me from CA if court paper filed in 2011 show I have custody ?

California law does not expressly prevent either parent from moving out of state, but specifics of their custody agreement may prevent them from...

In Florida, a no fault state is there a reason to prove fault?

Through the 1960's the only way to secure a divorce was to prove that one spouse had committed marital misconduct and was at fault . In the 1970s,...

I moved to Texas a year ago and I'm filing my first tax return. Community property state. Family law issue

This is more of a tax question and I suggest you contact a tax advisor regarding how to file. Regarding your missing spouse, I suggest you contact...

There are 15 factors the court must consider in determining custody: (1) Which party is more likely to encourage and permit frequent and...

Requesting tax copies to my dad's attorney, is he obligated to give my mom those papers? if he denies to ,what she needs to tell

I am sorry that you are going through all of this, and I am sure your Mother appreciates all of your help. This is an issue between your parents...

Can back child support be collected if the child is over 18?

It depends on whether or not the child emancipated. I suggest you contact a local family law attorney to discuss your options. Best of luck to you.

Will a judge terminate rights of a father if they have been absent 3 straight years & the daughters step father has raised her

Attorney Rafter offers you excellent advice. If bio-father will voluntarily surrender his parental rights adoption is a possibility. I too...

Should I get a guardian ad litem?

Courts generally do not allow an 11 year old to make a parenting decision. Have you discussed the issues with Father? Is further mediation an...