Very ugly custody battle, do judges have hindsight?

I'm an MA attorney and cannot speak to the specifics of NM law, nor to how it is applied. From the sound of your question, though, you have...

Can I bring my baby back from AZ to Fl where I am a resident if I stayed in AZ under 6 months but the father is staying there ?

I'm an MA attorney and cannot speak specifically to either AZ or FL law on the subject. What I can tell you, as a lawyer who deals with a fair...

When prosecuting a domestic violence case, are co-existing forms of abuse (non-physical) ever included as supporting evidence?

The two answers you've already received are great, but I think it might be worthwhile to point out one thing: A prosecutor's job is to serve as...

Question about decree absolute & residence order

Based on what you've said here, it sounds like the judge in your case has "bifurcated" your case (split it in two parts). If a judgment of divorce...

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Child support

You can seek modification of a Massachusetts child support order any time there is a "significant change in material circumstances". Whether your...

Cam my ex move out of state(4hrs away)/ support?

Here's one of the harder things that family law attorneys have to tell parents: you can't force someone else to understand the problem with their...

Child support in RI/MA? Retroactive?

As Attorney Lawrence already mentioned, before you turn this issue into a legal battle, it's worthwhile to consider if you and Father have a...

How can Arkansas law enforcement prosecute a Canadian teen for child luring and where would be the appropriate forum?

I've retagged your question as a question about criminal law rather than as about child custody. The lawyers here on Avvo get notifications about...

Do I face legal consequences for relocating with my children to another state? The father has not established legal paternity.

I am a Massachusetts attorney and do not practice in Arizona. From reading what you've written, it's unclear if the father is on the birth...

Where can I find a pro bono attorney for a free consultation re: a potential divorce from my abusive husband?

If you are in an abusive situation and you are ready to make a change, there's a pretty wonderful network of individuals and services available to...