If both parents lives in MD and the custody case was in DC and now it’s up for modification do it stay under DC law

Hi, While the initial custody case was in D.C., your residency appears to have changed which may affect D.C's exclusive and continuing...

I am sorry to hear about your situation. You can file a motion to dissolve the protective order. Both parties will need to attend the hearing and...

Thank you for reaching out. I agree with Attorney Miller, you raise separate issues. However, the safety issues that you imply may affect if it is...

Can a custody agreement be changed from sole physical and legal to joint if the judge said the order can not be changed

Thanks for reaching out. I agree with Attorney Punitha that when there is an established custody order the court would need to consider if there...

Hi, I agree with my colleague, that based on the facts that you provided it appears that D.C. has jurisdiction over your potential case. To...

I reside in md. But my address and services I get for my daughter is in dc. Which state would I file for custody??

Hi, I am sorry to hear about your assault. Without a few more facts it is a little difficult to appropriately respond to your question. If the...

Thank you for reaching out with your question. I agree with my colleagues, without reading the entire decree it is challenging to provide you an...

My 14 daughter is yelled, cursed at and threaten all the time by her mom. Is there a chance that she can come live with me

I am sorry to hear the situation that your daughter is in and a person in your position may wish to immediately consult with a family lawyer to...

What are the rights of a married father?

I am so sorry to hear that your daughter's access to her son has been restricted. A person in your daughter's position may want to consider...

Is divorce law depend on where you get marriage certified?

This is a great question. Your marriage is valid in all states and the District of Columbia. As my learned colleague state, a person may get...