You can proceed by yourself without an attorney if money is tight (this is common in family court). If you wish to hire an attorney it can be...

Can my ex husband take me to court for child support?

Even in a 50/50 custody situation, one parent is listed as the custodial parent for child support purposes. Whichever parent is listed as the...

Am I eligible for alimony if I have been married for only 10 months?

Based solely on the maintenance formula, you could expect approximately $2,000/month for 1-3 months. However, even with the new formula, judges are...

Rescheduling time for visitation?

In general, the issue of custody is a very grey area, with the paramount question and concern being the subjective best interests of the child....

The simple answer is, you have a child together and you will have to deal with each other for many years to come. That being said, you can request...

Abandonment is a domestic matter, not a criminal matter.

My exwife is refusing to give me my childs medication, is this contempt in our child custody agreement?

Unless there is a particular directive in a court order requiring her to give you the medicine, you are not dealing with a contempt issue. This is...

If selling a house in a divorce is it 50/50 when your spouse doesn't work and you have kids to support?

The rule is that assets are split equitably, not necessarily equally. The longer the marriage, the more likely it is that the assets will be...

Can I change a matter in our divorce agreement related to how our life insurance should be distribute planned out for our child?

As a general rule, you are bound to the agreement you made. If your wife agrees to change it, you can execute an addendum to the agreement and make...

Can I take legal custody of my youngest sister ? Because of my mothers neglence with her ?

Just because a prior boyfriend was inappropriate with one of her children, does not automatically mean that a different man should be assumed to...