Am I automatically granted sole physical and legal custody of my son if they're is a restraining/no contact order present?

No. As the judge mentioned in regard to your son's father, he may go to probate and family court to get a visitation order. Likewise, you would...

I entirely agree with Atty. Owens' answer and was about to post a link to what the link he posted calls the "best bet" for information about...

Are we required to allow MA-DCF into our home to see where my grandson and his mom are living and inspect the home, meet us?

It's hard to say for sure but my guess is that they are trying to meet their own obligation of visiting consumers in their caseload at home at...

Yes. Yes. DCF can formally change goals in court, in Foster Care Reviews, and in private internal meetings called Permanency Planning...

Do I have to get the GAL reports admitted into evidence?

You need to submit the report in order for it to be a trial exhibit.

Could a simple assault be dismissed if it was under circumstances of self-defense?

I don't practice in Virginia, but generally speaking self-defense, as the name implies, is a defense. Just having a defendant say something was...

Congratulations on being a full-time college student and working while caring for your 4 year old son after your trauma 5 years ago. I have...

When will i expect to get my green card?

They are notoriously slow about everything. I've changed the Practice Area to Immigration hoping that you might get more informed answers.

Hhow can i get funding to help take care of the child?

I don't practice in Illinois but typically, if you have a court order giving you custody or guardianship or your niece and your income is low...

I do not practice in Missouri but typically you would have needed to appeal the DCFS substantiated decision shortly after you were notified about...