How do I get a divorce if i was married in Jalisco, Mexico? i am american my husband is canadian. we lived in canada together.

If you satisfy the residency requirements, you can file for divorce in Connecticut and the divorce will be effective and legal even though you were...

If the father is the custodial parent and the mother has no income can she still be made to pay child support?

If there is a change in residential custody, then the present order requiring the father to pay the mother child support could be modified or...

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My daughters mother took my parental rights away through the court. can i get them back?

I want to be clear that we are talking about a judgment terminating your parental rights that was entered five years ago. This is different that...

Yes. You must go to the same court that issued the visitation order and make a "motion for modification." You will be asking the court to modify...

Is there some way I can get my husband out of the house.

Yes. Once the divorce is filed, you can make a motion for temporary relief, including exclusive use and occupancy of the marital residence. ...

My ex spouse was given 30 days by the court to remove my name to 2 mortgages. What happens next?

You are saying that the court gave him 30 days to refinance the loans in solely his name. He has not done it, and says he cannot. Usually, if a...

Guardian ad litem issues, I feel that my daughter GAL has sided with Mom, even though I now have custody.

Under Connecticut law, it is very difficult to have a GAL removed, unless there is clear misconduct. The GAL's role is to be the eyes and ears of...

What are my rights and seeking advice on child suport and custody

If you are living apart, your husband will have to pay child support even though you are still married. You will need to file for custody and at...

If my kids are U.S. citizens and we die, can they move to Australia and my parents serve as guardians?

Parents may designate in their wills what their desire would be regarding custody of minor children. If one parent dies, then the other will have...

How do i regain custody of my 5 yr old son who lives with his father in ny and i live in ct with the other 2 children...

You have to file a petition for custody of the child in New York. This is done in Family Court in the County where the child lives. You have to...