Serving a complaint to the defendant

For most kinds of cases, original service of process must be by personal service.

Will filing a complaint for contempt hurt my custody case if my ex violates our custody agreement? My attorney thinks it may.

Exchanges like that are awful for the kids. You may need a modification or at least a very specific exchange provision which identifies individuals...

In my divorce I agreed to let him have the dogs. He has passed and his father let me have the dogs, but I'm in a apartment.

You can't force his father to keep the dogs. If you cannot care for them, contact the SPCA or other rescue group for help in placing them in a good...

My husband filed for divorce. He and I do not agree on the separation date. Married 16 years. He claims it was 6 months earlier.

So you will or may end up litigating the date of separation. I assume that you want the DOS at the later date because you oppose the divorce and...

My son'a father is filing for 50/50 how likely is that to happen?

The Master/Conciliator/Judge will consider all relevant factors that you present. I recommend that you talk to a custody attorney who can devise a...

Custodial interference

If your custody order awards you primary custody, you should talk to your attorney about how to go about enforcing it in your county.

Yes, there should be the ability to get a certified copy of the decree from the courthouse.

Modification of Shared Custody

The child needs the help. I recommend filing a petition to modify ASAP. It is a good idea to get reports from his school/teachers indicating he...

Leases and moving out and/or filing a divorce

You can move out anytime. If you are a named lessee or a co-signor however, you are also responsible for the rent. Perhaps you can have a candid...

If both parents are unfit can I get custody of a child that my husband fathered within our marriage?

The mother and father may be willing to voluntarily terminate their parental rights so that you could adopt the child. Based upon what you've said,...