My ex has temparary custody of our son.

The grandparents cannot just place the child for adoption. Consult with a local family law attorney to discuss the entire case and get some...

I'll take a stab at answering an unasked question... since you owe that much money the order has been in effect a while. It is possible that...

How often are you served at your home with papers?

It depends on the county and the schedule of the deputy assigned to the service of your documents. In Mecklenburg, the deputies try three times...

My 17 year old and 13 year old do not want to go on the vacation my ex (their father) planned this summer. Do they have to?

Discuss the situation with father, perhaps he will agree to a number of shorter vacations that do not try the children as much. If this is not...

Can I take my children out of the state without my husbands permission?

If there is no court order you can more than likely LEGALLY take the children (you will not be charged with a crime); HOWEVER, there may be...

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The non custodial parent is suing for primary physical custody of our children. What should I do?

I agree with attorney Pickard. If you receive a legal document, immediately contact a local family law attorney immediately to discuss what you...

Can my 12 year old son decide not to go to weekend visitation in MS with his dad if it conflicts with extra-curricular act.?

No; he cannot decide this and you cannot make the unilateral decision to withhold the visitation. Contact father and try to work something out. ...

My x which has not exercised his parental rights in three yrs. is calling my 2 children's schools for reports cards.

Many court orders or separation agreements provide for access by both parties to educational and medical records. he can enforce that right by...

It has been over four years since my ex has taken me back to court. He is not telling the children that he is going to Can he?

Yes, custody is an issue that can be brought up at any time...however, he would have to allege there have been significant changed circumstances...

Grounds for filing an ex parte order when we have already been to court for custody?

Yes it is possible, You can file a Motion to Modify the current Order and include a motion for an emergency order that the court might grant until...