How do I respond to a lawyer?

I agree with my colleague and suggest that you confer with an attorney to protect your rights. The support belongs to the children and it is...

I just got served divorce papers. father of my child Is trying to get primary physical custody.

Your question is fact specific and cannot be answered in this forum. You need to confer with an attorney in your area to discuss the law as...

As stated by my colleague, the precise wording of the document will control. There is a difference between relinquishing a right and delaying a...

My son's mother came home drunk and the police arrived shortly after. What do I need to do now to file for custody

It is not clear from your fact pattern if you and the mother are married, living separate and apart, or were never married. The answer to this...

Can I legally ask for the spouse's work schedule in order to coordinate the visitation schedule with the children?

Are you seeking to modify an existing order that defines the terms of visitation? Or, is it your desire to have a court enter an order establishing...

Bringing children around the other woman.

In matters of custody and visitation, the court's main concern is the best interest of the children. The best interest standard is codified in...

What rights does a step parent have?

It is not possible to accurately answer your question in this forum without a careful review of the divorce decree and or any agreement...

VA Child Support Order established 20 yrs ago, now arrears only. CP & NCP now live outside VA. Does order stay in VA?

If neither party registers the Virginia Order in another state it is subject to enforcement in Virginia. If both parties live in different states,...

How do I respond to my ex-husband who wants to lower child support?

To modify child support, the moving party must show a material change in circumstances, since entry of the last order, which warrants modification...

Can I terminate parental rights for abandonment with a stepfather wanting to adopt?

I recommend that you contact an experienced adoption attorney in your area to discuss the specific facts in your case. The grant or denial of a...