What kind of questions are asked / what to prepare for in a case management conference?

A case management conference is the first court court appearance for all cases involving minor children. It is a brief conference with the...

Hi? I’m the higher income parent in a shared custody agreement. The lower income parent has remarried.

I am not quite sure what your question is. I think it may be about child support. Child support can be modified upon a substantial change of...

What legal recourse do I have on my ex bf/bio father of my 12 year old son if he took him after years with no contact or custody

You should contact an experienced family law attorney in your area immediately. These types of cases are difficult and complex, and depend a lot...

Am I responsible for bills for my husbands debts?

The courts cannot issue court orders without a complaint or motion being filed. You should file for divorce and begin the process or determining...

Under Maine law, there is a rebuttable presumption that in marriages of less than 10 years in length there will be no spousal support. However,...

Does a mother have sole custody of a child that is born out of wedlock?

A court cannot grant an order of "sole custody" (or any order regarding custody) without either you or the father of your child filing a complaint...

You should consult an family law attorney who does adoption work. You and your fiancee can file a petition to adopt your daughter and termination...

What can I do to get primary residency?

If your daughter isn't a part of the parental rights and responsibilities order you already have, you should file a new complaint for determination...

Can I became a US Air Force Pilot?

This isn't really a legal question, but perhaps you would have attempt to immigrate to the US. I would guess that most attorneys on here cannot...

Your former partner cannot unilaterally decide to pay whatever he wants for child support. Child support is a court order, it cannot be modified...