How do I gain sole custody of my 5 month old daughter when her father has never seen her nor supported her financially?

You have to file a petition or file to modify any existing custody order. You could do that without a lawyer but it will be worth your while to...

Would my witness be able to get out of jury duty if I need her at my custody hearing?

If the timing works out, you can have the witness ask to be excused on account of your trial. I would call the clerk of court in advance and see if...

What are the chances of my husband getting sole custody of his son, the mother is deseased and aunt has guardianship?

Is your husband joint legal custodian of the child? The situation is going to be difficult because a) it will be governed by KY law (I assume the...

I'm 18, and my dad has threatened me to kick me out of his house what can I do?

For better or for worse, when you turned 18, you became an adult. Unless you're a tenant of your father's protected by an lease agreement, you have...

My parents are split up my mom has custody of me but i wanna live with my dad if i go to court can i just say that and get to go

Please see answer to this previously asked question.

My mom has custody of me but i want to live with my dad

I'm impressed that you're taking the initiative to learn about how family law works. As the subject of a custody order, you can't ask the court to...

Time for judge to answer a motion sign order

Sounds like you've done what you can except for one thing: hiring an attorney. I'm not saying that it would necessarily have made a difference in...

I have recently moved to va from tx with my daughter, what are my steps now? I do not trust the father!

Sounds like there's a lot going on! The best way to make sense of this and come up with a coherent plan is to talk to an attorney. Many things are...

My daughter is 18 and a senior in high school. Her grandparents have custody. She wants to leave and move in with me.

If she's 18, she can do as she pleases. If there is a child support order in place, that obligation would continue for a child who is 18 and still...

The intersection of Shari'a law and Virginia (or any other state's) family law is complex. Virginia law will require that a divorce in a foreign...