How should we file for custody?

It is very rare that a custody request gets dismissed without a hearing. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ver heard of that happening in the Circuit...

I agree with my colleagues. I'd also add two more points: 1. Most importantly, if your daughter doesn't feel like she is loved by the other...

First, I am sorry that your divorce was so acrimonious. You wife may use any name she wishes as long as it is not done for any illegal or...

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Hello. There are many resources to help you with this. Some are free, some are low cost, and some are market rate. You are fortunate that your...

If his name is not on the birth certificate, he has no legal rights to the child. Whether that is ethically or morally wrong is not for me to...

You have to protect yourself first. Call the House of Ruth Hotline and maybe get a Protective Order. Mr. Koslow is correct that if you get a FPO...

The names parent(s) on the birth certificate are the legal parents with all the rights and responsibilities that come with that. If a biological...

Can I still change my last name back to my maiden name and will there be a fee?

Yes you can always do it. Since it was not part of your divorce, you will need to open up a separate action with the Court. There are a couple of...

I am really sorry - truly. I don’t see any legal basis for changing your birth certificate but ... Your step mother could legally adopt you. That...

If I wanted to do something with my partner would this cover it and not sound like I’m illegally coerced into it

You can write up a contract to do or exchange anything as long as it is not illegible. If you really worried about liability or the enforceability...