Ex wants "more time " with dgter but works 60 hours a week plus not available weekends, can he get full custody?

When reviewing requests to modify a parenting plan, the Court reviews the plan under what is called the "Best Interests of the Child" standard. ...

Could my husband get custody of our kids - physical abuse versus mental illness

First and foremost, if you are in a situation where you feel you are unsafe and would like to make a change, there are a wide range of services in...

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Looking for attorney who has practiced in NJ child custody case, but settled in Boston area.

To start with, you should know that only NJ has jurisdiction to make decisions about your daughter right now and that's not going to change any...

I have a summons from Fla department of revenue for child support, I live in another state.Can I contest paternity in my state?

As has already been stated, the state where the child resides is going to be the state with the right to determine this. You should consult...

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Is my material and substantial change in circumstances sufficient? What about foreseeability?

When talking about a significant and material change in circumstances, something being foreseeable isn't necessarily a bar--it's really an issue of...

If my ex spouse insisted on changing back to her maiden name in our decree and has not done so, is she in violation?

I've never heard of a case of a court compelling someone to change their name. There are a number of different issues (arguably, including...

Can custodial parent not be held accountable?

The first thing you should know is that the reason you probably haven't gotten many responses is because your husband has an attorney. That...

I am 17 and i want to reside with my biological father instead of my mother. how can i do that legally?

Based on the locational marker, it appears you reside in Guam. While Guam is a US territory, it is not quite a US state, which means that the laws...

Is a case is dismissed are the temporary orders aswell

I'm an attorney licensed to practice in Massachusetts and not in AR. You should double-check this with an AR attorney. Typically, temporary...

Can my daughters dad file for visistation in other state when our daughter has lived in Colorado for almost 5 years straight?

There's a law called the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act (some states have the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act). ...