My sons mother has primary custody of our five year old son. She is abusing drugs and has gotten out of hand. What can I do?

You should file an Emergency Petition for Special Relief requesting that the custody be modified pending the outcome of a custody modification. I...

Do I have to testify ?

If you were subpoenaed, then you must appear. You can contact the person who subpoenaed you to see if they can give you a more specific date and...

My Mom sued for Paternal Grandparents rights and she was denied by courts. My brother is deceased and no one met the baby yet.

For grandparents to have custodial rights, they must meet certain criteria. The Grandparents should consult an attorney to see if they meet those...

People often define school breaks differently and there is no legal definition. You need to work with your ex to try and find an arrangement that...

My ex is in contempt of our custody order. What can I do if I can't afford an attorney?

You need to file either a Motion for Contempt or a Motion to Enforce. You can either file the motion through an attorney or with the assistance of...

How much is my filing an appeal to a i case going to cost my ex? Ive already spent 5000

Appeals can be very costly. You need to consult with an attorney about the cost of an appeal and the likelihood of success. There is also a pro...

Custody

The court will conduct an interview with you regarding the DUI. DUI is not an automatic reversal of custody. The court must take all custody...

My sons mother pays child support but does not take him to visit, can the courts force her to take him for visitation?

The court cannot force a parent to spend time with his or her child

I'm dealing with a relocation case. My ex-wife wants to move out of state with kids.

I agree with my colleagues, you should consult counsel immediately. If there is a custody order in place, your ex should not move without sending...

I need help trying to file for custody.

You can attempt to file for custody through the pro se assistance program. This is a court program that assists people who do not have attorneys...