It's typical to ask a client for additional money for the retainer prior to trial due to the large amount of time that will be spent on the case in...

Trying to file a petition

You can still file the petition for violation as to the phone calls. You also can file for modification as to the times of holiday parenting time.

Try to keep in touch with your children in other ways like calling skyping or spending a few hours a week instead of your regularly scheduled time....

Normally, the petitions could be withdrawn. I have never heard of a court refusing a request to withdraw the petition since the court has no power...

Do I fill out a modification form or do I fill out a custody/visitation form?

You need to consult with an attorney to help you. You would need to seek a modification of the prior court order but you still need to seek...

My agreement defines bdays, thanksgiving, Xmas, Easter,summer vaca. She tells me I can't have 7/4 it's my weekend. Now what

It depends upon what your agreement says as to the July 4th holiday. Most agreements have holidays supersede regularly scheduled parenting time. ...

Finding my child's father to subpoena child support

You can mail the papers to him. The mail may get there and he may appear in court. If he appears and admits receipt of the paperwork, you will be...

My estranged husband requested his children spend the summer with him and now I find out he has my oldest sleeping on the floor

If there is no court order you can ask your children to return to you. You cannot control what happens with your 19 yr old since the child is...

Child Custody Agreement Modification Questions

The process for modification is the same, however its difficult to change a prior order if the first order was on consent. If it wasn't on consent,...

Can the amount of child support be determined before custody is determined ?

Yes, child support can be ordered prior to an order of custody. The parent where the child resides for the majority of time is the parent entitled...