How can I update the spelling of my first name? Can I request it be updated on my birth certificate?

You will have to file a petition for name change at your local courthouse and have a record check and judgment check to make sure you're not...

If you are afraid of physical harm, you should file for a protection from abuse order. If you want custody/visitation managed by the court, you...

Can I secure a passport for my child without the other parent's consent?

If you have sole legal custody then you do not need the other parent's permission to make decisions, which would include obtaining a passport.

May I be given temporary custody of a child who is not a blood relative?

You do not have standing to file for custody under the Custody Act, but you may file a petition seeking guardianship.

What do I do if I was not served certified letters for child custody hearings?

If you have an existing child custody order that she is violating, then you will need to file a contempt petition. If there is no child custody...

If your wife cannot afford to refinance the house and buy out your interest then it will most likely be sold and the proceeds added into the...

Can i live with my mom?

Your mother would have to file a petition to modify the current custody order. It will then be scheduled for a custody conference to try to reach...

Some things cannot be negotiated away, such as a child's right to child support and a parent's right to a different custody arrangement. It is...

What rights do I have if I have Sole Legal Custody and Primary Physical Custody?

Sole legal custody means that you make all major decisions regarding health, education, religion, and general welfare. Primary physical custody...

What is my next move to get the divorce/concluded?

If your spouse has already been served with the divorce complaint but will not cooperate to move the case forward then grounds for divorce can be...