How soon can I request to change visitation? Do I have to have a material reason?

If you want to amend an existing visitation order, you will need to show that there has been a material change of circumstance. If that is proven,...

Do I need to formally file for custody?

I would recommend, at a minimum, putting the terms of your agreement into a professionally prepared Separation Agreement. This would be submitted...

You would first need to file a Complaint for Divorce to start your case. Then you would need to either have the other party served, or send them a...

What will happen in court

If you do not already have a court order establishing custody and visitation, the court is likely to appoint a Guardian ad Litem, who is an...

What happens if neither of the parents show up for court?

The judge may appoint a Guardian ad Litem, who is an attorney with special training, to represent the child and look into the case. It would be...

If he is willing to sign a Waiver, it should not take much longer than any other divorce case when the parties are both in the same country. I have...

How to divorce from prison?

The courts generally require you to submit a vital statistics form and a confidential addendum at the end of the case. These items contain the...

Do I have to pay for my lawyer first or when the court finish thank u

If you are the victim and this is a criminal case, you probably would not need to hire an attorney unless they were also an accompanying civil...

What to except from child support hearing?

There may be some difference in the procedure if your case is moving directly through the courts or if DCSE (the Division of Child Support...

If the Judge ordered you to assist the father in obtaining a passport, then you must do so. Otherwise you risk being found in contempt of court...