The mother of my children lives with an abusive man. Will a PFA on behalf of my children be an appropriate way to keep them away

The answer depends on what the man has done, or has threatened to do. In order to obtain a PFA on behalf of you children, you will need to prove...

Mutual agreed divorce

While I agree that you and your spouse may both need attorneys, you may want to look for an attorney in your area that focuses on "collaborative...

How to gain my right as the Father?

You will need to file a Parental Rights and Responsibilities action in the county in which your son and his mother live. You can find the paperwork...

I have sole custody of my 2 kids. I have been divorced for almost 2 yrs. He is saying he is bringing me back to court. Can he?

It is difficult to tell from your question whether the divorce paperwork has been transferred to Florida, or if it remains in Maine. If you have...

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Do I need an attorney to represent me if my ex is taking me to court to modify spousal support, child support.

You can always proceed without an attorney, but it often puts you at a disadvantge. Yes, the court can consider a modificatio this soon after the...

Can I still reopen my case?

It sounds like you are trying to re-open a termination of parental rights case. If so, you should contact an experience attorney in your area to...

I was arrested for domestic violence assault ( the one that is a misdemeanor ).

Attorney Nielsen is absolutely correct. This is a very serious charge and a conviction will have life altering ramifications. You need to hire an...

He's saying he has a significant debt after child support was set and ordered to consult an attorney what does that mean???

Your child's biological father will not be able to avoid paying child support simply because he has significant debt. You will need to proceed...

Can I choose to terminate my parental rights from my teenage daughter?

If her father has filed for parental rights, you can have your parental rights terminated. However, you cannot, except in very limited situations,...

Hello, I was recently caught shop lifting 15 dollars worth of bracelets from the local mall. What response should I have?

Attorney Feruson is correct. If you were 18 at the time of the incident, and you are convicted of the theft, it certainly will appear on your...