Sole custody

I agree with Ms. Charles response and would just add the factors the court considers when determining what custody arrangement is in the child's...

I agree with Jeff, but would add that if she is never caring for the child during her schedule time you may want to consider filing for a...

My spouse turned in a letter stating he had a reduction in wages at our pendente lite hearing. It looks tampered.

I agree with everything Jeff stated (including in his comments), I would just add that the Court will look at all to he evidence admitted into...

If my ex has physical custody of one child, is it easier for him to win custody of our younger child now if we go back to court?

Although the courts like to keep siblings together (and is 1 of the 11 factors the Court considers when determining custody arrangements) it does...

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HOW CAN I HANDLE THIS COMMON LAW MARRIAGE WITH MY COMPANION? I WANT TO END IT. AND WANT IT TO END VERY BADLY. PLEASE HELP.

Posting the same question (although wording a little different) in a different practice area is not going to change the answers previously provided...

Will child support still be ordered?

Yes, you can still go forward with the child support action even though there is no final custody order. If the custody arrangement changes due to...

Can I get spouse support if we was married for almost 5 years and im not working and have no place to stay?

A court must consider many factors in determining whether to award alimony and, if awarded, the amount and duration of the award. Some of these...

How could i tell my common law husband to end the relationship?

Since you were never "officially" married, whoever files for a divorce will need to prove that you have a "common law" marriage (i.e. held yourself...

Will a judge award joint custody if it would stop the mothers welfare benefits ?

I agree with Mr. Szojchet response and would just add the factors the court considers when determining what custody arrangement is in the child's...

How can my son and his wife obtain legal guardianship of his nephew in Hawaii. My daughter consents to the guardianship.

If the child currently resides in Hawaii (and has done so for 6 months or more) then Hawaii has jurisdiction and the question should be posed to an...