We have full legal and physical custody of our granddaughter per court order. Can we deny the mother visitation?

Since there is a court order in place saying that you have legal custody and physical custody of the child, you and not the child's mother have the...

How i can avoid witness subpoena as i was anonymous in a domestic violence kind of case?

In order for you to be under court compulsion to appear in response to a witness subpoena, you must be served with the subpoena either by a...

Can I move My kids out of state after being served with custody papers?

If there is no court order regarding custody of your children, you have the legal right to take them to Florida. However, assuming the "custody...

Can I file a Rule to show cause/is he in contempt to abide a court order?

If the other party has not complied fully with the court order, you have grounds to file a Rule to Show Cause. However, you will have the burden...

What if the person that filed a restraining order doesn't show up or his lawyer tries to get an extension?

The family member should consult a lawyer to represent her at the hearing on whether a permanent protective order should be issued. Regarding the...

How long is a temporary child custody order good for?

You do not state in your question what was the nature of the proceeding in which the temporary order was entered. If the order was entered in a...

I am fighting to gain legal right for my daughter who is not my biological daughter. Do I have rights?

You should file petitions for custody and visitation in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court where the child resides. The child's...

What is the best way to have my child's last name changed when the other parent doesn't consent?

To change your child's name over the objection of her biological mother requires a Circuit Court order, and you would have the burden of proof that...

Can I move out of state with my child without father's consent?

It is not against the law for you to take your baby to Ohio without her father's consent, but if you do that, he could file a custody case in...

Unfortunately, no, you would not be entitled to a jury trial for a custody/visitation case. I strongly recommend that you consult with an attorney...