I’ve had custody of my nephew by marriage for four years. Now his mom wants him back. Is a judge likely to award her custody?

Thank you for selecting me to answer this question. Unfortunately, that answer constitutes legal advice and I cannot provide more than basic...

If you have not already contacted an attorney who specializes in divorce, you should do so immediately. You may be able to obtain a temporary...

How do I change the employer information on child support that is garnished?

You will need to formally amend the court order by petitioning the court that issued the original income deduction order (sometimes called a wage...

Can I ask a judge to combine an existing show cause case (already scheduled) with a new motion to amend the custody order?

Procedurally, this is usually something that can be done, but I encourage you to speak with a family law attorney first to determine whether doing...

A capias is issued by the court, most frequently when a party who was properly noticed for court (such as for a contempt hearing) fails to appear. ...

What can I do if my ex wife is about to go for custody of one of my sons in Virginia when I have custody of him in Iowa?

There is a uniform statute across the U.S. that states custody cases need to be filed where the child has resided for the past 6 months, unless...

Need assistance with an ADRO. I need to make sure PSA has the correct wording in it pertaining to ADRO.

One of the best ways to make sure the PSA or Final Order of Divorce has the correct language in it is to contact the plan administrator for the...

Can a divorced ex husband with no coustody take 2 kids overseas ??? as well claim them in his taxes ??? he's a dead beat dad

The U.S. State Department is the best place to turn for answers about the overseas travel. If the children already have a U.S. passport (or a...

Is a responsible father allowed 50/50 custody with his children?

Courts don't usually order 50/50 time splits with the children, but if you and your spouse can agree to that and you have that agreement...

Is the husband still entitled to ownership of the home? What can I do to protect myself and the home from him?

Bankruptcy doesn't affect legal title to a home. It addresses debts. The circuit court will address the ownership of the home if the spouses...