If I go to court for the custody is my 9 year able to testify about the living conditions?

While it may be helpful to your case, it really isn't in the child's best interest to put him/her in the position of testifying on behalf of one...

Both counsel are giving you excellent advice. I would definitely advise you go back to the court with jurisdiction and ask for clarification based...

I live in Florida. My granddaughter is in DCF custody in Massachusetts. They are telling me i'm too far for guardianship???

I agree with counsel's answer and would add that you should ask for a homestudy to be completed on you in the event the CT aunt doesn't work out,...

Is this grounds for a restraining order?

Most of the laws relevant to domestic violence based on state law. This includes restraining or protection orders, divorce, custody, crimes, and...

In a cps case for 2 year nothing was said bout fights the case is close but now wife is trying to put protective orderon me use

I am sorry you are going through this. If your wife did not make any allegations for two years and is now making allegations that something...

Can a lawyer represent a person who is incarcerated in a divorce hearing to finalize it?

Yes, a lawyer can represent an incarcerated person. He would most likely have to arrange for his transportation from the jail to the court however...

Can my ex-husband force me to refinance?

I am sorry that you are going through. Generally, he cannot force you to re-finance unless the judgment specifies that you shall remove his name...

Divorce papers say he pays the bankruptcy-he is on life support-can they make me pay the payments?

I am sorry that you are going through this. Generally not unless you accepted or were a co-signer on the debt. I hope that things work out for...

My son and daughter in law are going to get a divorce. she was awarded a large sum of money due to a wrongful death suit.

I am sorry that they are going through this. Yes, he has rights if the award is a part of the marital property. Contact one of the lawyers in...

Where should i file for a divorce?

A simple call to your local court will answer this for you. Many jurisdictions require one year of residence to establish jurisdiction. I hope...