Is the child allowed to choose which parent?

At her age, her desires are a strong consideration in any custody determination. However, if her desires put her at risk, the court can still...

Divorcing & name change

You will be able to change your name back easily after the divorce (the judgment of divorce allows you to do so). Inheritance paid directly to him...

You do not file a writ of habeus corpus in family court, and therefore the court clerk was trying to name your petition to something that could be...

Does someone have to prove the things they allege in a child custody petition?

If you do not have an attorney, you need to get one immediately. These allegations are too serious not to have representation. He will need to...

In a custody case, any potentially negative, relevant information can be brought forth. The judge will decide whether the information is...

My wife of fifteen years is going to receive $111,000.00 in her mothers wrongful death settlement, am I entitled to any of it?

Those funds would be considered her separate property.

If my child's mother only has visitation or court order do I still have to seek permission from the courts to move out of state?

Yes, you must seek court permission prior to moving unless you can get her to consent to your move. Even if she consents, you will need a new...

Can I breach a non court ordered custody agreement?

You have a contract, and a violation action against that contract can be filed against you. What you need to do is file a custody action and get a...

Do I have a case against my ex girlfriend? She had another man sign my son's paternity papers, 2 years have passed.

You definitely could have done something about this two years ago. Now, if the child knows the man as being his father, the court may be unwilling...

Can a Divorce Decree be changed?

You can do this by motion to the court or a stipulation executed by both of you. I suggest you both have an attorney if you choose to do a...