Question about filing an exception

1) Yes, the court can take into consideration your reasonable living expenses, especially if your incomes are above what is required for the...

Precautionary Measure: Child Communication

Unfortunately, the legal remedies you are seeking do not have a quick turnaround. Emergency hearings are typically only heard if the child's life...

Yes, if you bring your witness with you, you can have your divorce hearing at the time of the scheduling conference. As long as you have met all...

Should I file for contempt or will I be able to explain everything in the Modification hearing. I plan to get an attorney soon.

The purpose in filing for contempt is to ask the Court to enforce a court order on a non-complying party. The purpose of a modification is to...

What do I have to do to get my last name legally changed to my mothers last name?

You need to file a petition for a name change. When you file it, you will need to include a copy of your birth certificate. File it in the circuit...

You can modify the protective order to allow exchanges so that your child's father can have time with the child. I recommend selecting a public...

If my daughter is emotionally stressed when with her father to the point of nail biting and tantrums is that grounds for custody

The fact that your daughter bites her nails when she is with her father does not ensure you sole custody. Depending on what father says, the court...

Is there any legal way I can get a paternity test of my fatheres possible love child to see if we're half siblings?

I am not aware of any legal way that you, as a potential half sibling, could get the court to order a paternity test. If the mother of the child...

If he is using any recreational drugs will that be an automatic win in my favor?

There is generally no such thing as an automatic win in your favor. It depends on the facts, the jurisdiction, and the judge. Whether or not the...

Would being subjected to second hand smoke in her father's current housing situation be a good point? How about domestic abuse?

Second hand smoke and domestic abuse are both not in the best interest of the child. They are strong arguments to grant sole custody to you....