Am I the Custodial Parent?

In DC, joint custody is presumed if there is no court order stating otherwise. If you want to establish something more concrete, you should hire...

If CFSA is already involved, then they will likely only place the child with someone who is qualified as a foster parent in the system. There are...

When filing for divorce do you have to file in the state that you're married or the state that you reside?

In DC, you have to be a resident of the District for at least 6 months before you can file for divorce. A year long separation is required if the...

Kicked out? do my parents still have to pay for college?

In DC, child support is paid until the age of 21, unless the child is emancipated. Whether the child is emancipated depends on specific facts in...

Can the parental rights of an absent father be terminated without giving him notice?

Generally, every party must be given notice to a case. A father's parental rights cannot be terminated without notice. The court may give you the...

Neighbor took out a TPO order on me what can I do!

You should contact an attorney to defend your case in court. If there is no truth to the the allegations, the attorney will assist you in trial. ...

Wife bailed on the mortgage during separation. Should I be reimbursed in the divorce?

The court will divide property in an equitable manner. The court looks at several factors in distributing property, which are outlined in the D.C....

I live in dc. child and mother now lives in dc. as well as attend school in dc, can she file for suport in md.

As long as everyone has been in DC for at least 6 months, DC is the home state. She cannot file for support in MD. You should consult an attorney...

My fiancé would like to adopt my 3 year old son. Do we need consent from his biological father?

Yes you definitely need the consent of the father, especially since you are in contact with him and know his whereabouts. An attorney can help...

I left my cheating bf and we have a young child together. What do i do?

Call the police if you feel threatened. You can also file for a CPO in court if he has threatened you. With the CPO process, you can also request...