My wife is wanting to get a divorce. I need advice on what my rights are and what steps I should take?

You have the same rights that your wife has. You have a right to challenge her grounds for divorce, and to make your own claim for divorce. You...

If we agree to have a contempt case against my ex dismissed with prejudice does that mean I cant use the evidence in the future?

If your ex continues to violate the court order in the future, you will be free to file another petition for contempt. In that new proceeding, you...

If I make a few dollars more than my sons father can I still get child support?

Yes, you can still get child support. Even if your incomes are about equal, if you incur a work-related daycare expense, the court will almost...

Can I still get child support if I am still legally married and not living together?

You are separated because you and he intend to be separated, and not simply because he is stationed in a distant state? If so, yes, you can seek...

Is there a way a mother can petition for the father to vacate his rights/paternity?

The court will not terminate the father's rights unless you have someone lined up to adopt your son and either the father consents or the court...

What can a 15/16 child do to get granted emancipation or custody change (mother to father) by the court?

The father or the grandmother can file a petition for custody or to modify custody and/or visitation. And the child can also do so when he/she is...

I think it depends on the school policy. If there is an order for custody or visitation, it also depends on the terms of such order. In general,...

Am I liable for paying an expense when we share legal custody and I wasn't informed of the expense?

The answer to your question is uncertain. The court may find that your ex violated the court order by failing to communicate with you about an...

How can I protect myself financially (I left my husband 11/17)?

Your question is too complicated to be able to answer on this forum with any degree of confidence. Financial and property related issues in a...

What can I do about my ex failing to bring the child to supervised visits?

Whenever someone violates a court order, the proper way to address it is to file a petition for contempt of court against him or her. In your...