How do I start legal proceedings for legal separation before filing for divorce? Should I talk directly to an attorney first?

You can't force your husband to leave the marital home unless he has committed an act of Domestic Violence against you. Your post does not indicate...

Is it possible to have my ex husband's annuity garnished for backed child support?

You would have to file a Motion and ask the Court to issue an Order doing so. There is no guarantee that a Judge would grant any such Order. Your...

I am 17 and my girlfriend is 15 soon to be 16 and pregnant, can we get married without her guardian's consent?

You should absolutely follow Ms. Ross' advice. Moreover, no 17 year old should be getting married under any circumstances. Neither should a 15 or...

Can my brother's ex stop me legally to go to school to pick her child up since my brother is busy at work?

Generally, a school requires a list of people who are allowed to pick up the child. If your brother puts you on the list, the question is what...

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Asking my child about her mom business can be considered parent alienation or can go against my family case?

I would not consider the issue to be whether you are engaging in behavior that is alienating the child from her mother. Instead, the issue is...

Joint Custody 2 different states, Holiday schedule

If there is a Court Order in place, then the parenting time schedule enumerated in that Order are the Rules of the Road. Both parties are obligated...

Do I have to respond to an appeal from a family court decision?

You do not have to respond, but your chances of success are diminished if you do not respond to the other party's appeal. I understand that you...

Can my fathers son who I am not and never was married to win full custody of our 10 month old son?

There is no way to give you a definite, guaranteed answer in an on line forum. If both parents have lived with the child for every day of the...

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Because of ex-husband's foreclosure, there's a lien against me.

I would like to see the Property Settlement Agreement and/or Final Judgment of Divorce in order to answer this question, but this is what I...

What's the best way to file for a modification of custody?

You have two choices: The first is not to let your son's father in your house prior to 8pm on Sunday. Just because he shows up doesn't mean you...

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