My spouse is filing for a divorce in a state I never lived, can I file for divorce in my state. Which filing takes preference?

Your spouse can file for a divorce in any State in which he meets the jurisdictional requirements (as can you). If he meets these requirements, it...

What can be done to help my friend

Ms. Stritch has given you an excellent answer. Also, where is your friend's father in all of this? The father certainly can pursue an action to...

Will a family judge order my my ex girlfriend to go for therapy and who will pay for those bills?

I would not expect a Judge to order your son's mother to attend counseling merely because you are of the opinion that she needs to do so. You will...

Technically that is correct. You can attempt to obtain a court order. Nothing is for certain, although many judges are of the opinion that the...

Contacting an ex husband in order to bring him to family court to testify can be considered harassment?

You can contact the ex husband, but whether he will want to help you is anybody's guess. There is also some question as to what value the ex...

How are counseling bills split between parents in family court?

Filing a Motion seeking to split the bills is fine as long as there is not a previous Court Order stating how the responsibility for payment of...

Gave your attorney prepare the form, listing himself as "the withdrawing attorney" and you as "the superseding attorney". He should sign the form,...

Can my ex husband ask for custody of the minor children?

Mr. Fradkin is absolutely correct. Your ex is entitled to seek from the Court whatever relief he requests, though it is impossible to give you any...

What right to I have as the mother of my daughter?

As the biological mother of the child, you ordinarily would have significant rights. However, you must make sure that you are adjudicated to be the...

Need a little more info on this one. Is the child the same gender as you are? How old is the child?