You have the necessary relationship required to get a PFA, but there is a question of whether what he is doing constitutes abuse as it is defined...

If I do not have an attorney for a custody case that goes to trial, will the court appoint me a lawyer to represent me?

Attorneys are appointed by courts in criminal cases, but not in civil cases such as custody. Have an open and candid discussion with your attorney...

I was physically abused by my bf at the time and just got an underage and harassment citation. It says i was slurring my words..

If you have been physically abused but are facing charges, you should first make sure you have evidence if your injuries (like pictures) and you...

What are my rights when it concerns visitation with my grandchild?

As a grandparent who has been the caregiver for over a year, you do have rights to proceed in a custody action. This is a different case that the...

What 1st step should we take to protect our grandchild and son from a negligent mother/wife?

It is hard to tell from the information you provided what question you want answered. We can't always make others behave as we would wish. But I...

Can my get custody if she was considered incompetent before?

I am really sorry you are in this position - no young person should have to be. But the answer to your question is that nobody can or should be...

I have an issue with a custody case with my daughter and her child. The baby's family continues to harrass our family through FB

Go back to the original lawyer who represented you in custody. Get screen shots of the Facebook posts and report to Facebook as abusive. In...

Can I get in trouble if my children are not attending school even though they are not in my physical custody?

You raise a number of issues. First, if there is a custody order in place, do you want to explore your options with respect to physical custody of...

Petition for Guardianship

If a court looks at a situation as you describe, it will look at what is in the best interests of the children. But this is a very sensitive...

Can I get a restraining order against a person that lives with me?

No young person should have to live in fear of another person. I am sorry for you that your mom is not understanding your situation and what it is...