The father of my child isn't on child support yet, but if he signs over his rights does that mean he won't have to pay it?

I agree with the prior attorney. The court looks at what is in the best interest of the child. If they have the option of leaving the biological...

What rights does a single mom have in protecting her daughter?

Just a suggestion -- if you feels she is being emotionally harmed, you could take her to a therapist - make sure to get the father's consent if the...

I have lost the biggest part of my Income Is there a law that says my wife has to pay 50% of the household bills

The only thing you can do is for one of you to leave the marital residence to start a separation period. After being separated, you can file for...

Would need a bit more information to answer this. Typically grandparents can't get custody unless there is an ongoing custody case between the...

Could I do go to jail for calling CPS if I have a protection order against me?

The Protect Order only prevents you from contacting HIM or inducing him to violate the order. Calling CPS is not contacting him. I would advise...

Am I doing the right (and legal) thing? There is no language in my court order about cancelled visitation.

Unless it states otherwise in the order, you do not have to make up any scheduled visitation that he missed. As long as it was not your fault that...

Do i have to be separated a year before i file for equitable distribution of inherited furniture

Inherited property is separate property not marital, and is therefore not subject to equitable distribution. If your children inherited the money,...

I have been married 15yr to a gambler. He is never home and literally is draining money on self and ruining my credit and we hav

You could file a divorce from bed and board which would put him out of the home. You can file for this type of divorce if there are indignities to...

My husband has been physically abusive in the past, he is verbally and emotionally abusive. How long can I file charges?

There really is not a definitive answer on how long is too long to wait to file charges. I would suggest filing for a domestic violence protective...

Can I get reimbursed for mileage to exchange child back and forth

You generally can only be reimbursed for extraordinary expenses associated with the child's transportation and this isn't likely to be one of them....