How can I get my soon to be ex-spouse to stop things he is doing to slowly alienate the children from myself and my family? I ha

Your attorney is in the best position to answer your questions as s/he has all the details. Therefore, if you were told there isn't much you can...

Yes, provided the overtime pay is ongoing. Child support is calculated using a person's gross income. "Gross income includes income from an ongoing...

I live in Maine and the parents of my grandson have not seen or contacted him for over 6 months, what can I do?

You may need to file a petition for guardianship or a complaint to determine that you are his defacto parents. You should contact an experienced...

Is it legal for GAL to give advice to defendant on how to set up for a future court case against plaintiff years later?

While it may not be illegal, it might violate a GAL rule. Your husband's lawyer is in the best position to evaluate the GAL's actions and any...

How do I make the other party pay their half of the flight for visitation?

If you have provided evidence that you have paid the cost and they have not reimbursed you for their portion, you may need to file a motion to...

How do I file abandonment?

Abandonment of a child is a crime; it is not something you can “file for.” Rather, it is something an individual can be criminally charged with if...

Asked to communicate through attorney when there is no pending court action?

A person can be represented by counsel even when there is not an active case. That said, unless there is an order restricting your contact with...

Will everything agreed upon in the Case Management meeting go into the divorce decree?

No; not automatically unless you and your spouse agree. You should speak with an experienced family law attorney in your area to determine what you...

How can my my daughter. But very low income relocate from the state of Maine with her children she is divorced has custody

If he ex doesn't agree with the move and the move will disrupt the ex's contact with the children in your daughter's custody, your daughter will...

Do I need to have a signed agreement for it to go into a divorce decree?

The bast practice is to have a detailed settlement agreement drawn up, which will be incorporated into any final divorce judgment. What you...