My fiance and I live with our daughter (3). We are both alcoholics and use drugs. We both agreed to go rehab at same time.

You can ask your fiancee to go along with having the GPs take custody or you will go to CPS. You should enroll in the program no matter what, even...

Ny daughter told her teachers that my husband her father phyiscally and sexually abused her. She is 14 years old twin.

It is a wonderment that a 14 year old girl who has been sexually abused is expected to "heal" with the abuser because her twin says hubby is a...

What is considered substantial circumstances?

The court is stating that it has to be a very good reason to change the visitation schedule, i.e. convincing.

Can he refuse to let me know our son's whereabouts?

I am certain the custody order spells out the requirement that he keep you posted on the location of vactioning children and a contact telephone...

If my daughter has a temporary order of protection against me but she has now contacted me by text message does that void it

The order is intact, and you cannot respond. If it continues, you should contact the court that issued the order.

Can I change my daughter's last name without biological father's permission?

You need the father's consent or a court order.

Can I move out of my house when I turn 17 without my parents approval?

Generally, no as you would be considered a runaway.

Is there a penalty for serving someone papers on a Sunday if family courts forbid it?

The service is void.

The law will see you as legally married so long as it is a valid wedding, regardless of its being religious or civil. Any property you can prove...

Two class e felonys criminal contempt of court

I am certian he has retained or an appointed attorney who will advise him of what is the best course of action. It largely depends on the quality...