The father needs to initiate a child custody action. You have no standing to bring an action, unless, the father is also unfit or has otherwise...

Do I have to split property ?

In a nutshell, there is a lot more to it than this ... If he dies without a Will, she would get the first $60,000 of his personal property and 33%...

Do I have a shot at wining custody? Can I use videos and text messages as evidence?

You can use texts and videos. Be sure to be able to say when and how you got them, and to testify that you have not altered them in any way. The...

I was incarcerated for 38 days. While I was in jail, I asked for my father to watch my daughter. Now he wont give her back! Help

Ask to see the paperwork that gives them the authority to keep your child away from you. Most likely, either CPS or your father filed for custody,...

Do I need a lawyer for a custody civil court?

You are not REQUIRED to have an attorney represent you in court. However, I would strongly advise that you retain one to represent you in your...

How can you get your last name back from your ex wife?

Sorry. You cannot force her to change her name back to her maiden name. It is now her name, and she is the only one who controls whether to change...

What rights do I have as an unmarried mother?

You need to have a consultation with a family la attorney to discuss your options in more detail. The information you have is helpful, but not...

Can I get a restraining order against a person for my kids to not be around, whether my kids are with me or my ex wife?

You do not need a restraining order for when the children are with you, because you have the right to exclude anyone from being around them when...

Can I get custody of my nephew and how hard would it be?

It sounds like you definitely have grounds to seek custody of your nephew, and it sounds like that would be a very good idea. Consult with a...

You will most likely be subpoenaed to testify in court, in which case, you need to appear. If you do not appear, the charges MAY be dropped (but...