My ex wife was given sole custody of our 4 boys. They want to live with me. The oldest turned 12 now. Can he speak on behalf

Yes, he can speak, but as the other attorney stated, his statements may not be very persuasive to the Judge. I would recommend speaking with a...

After living separate and apart for one year, you can file for an absolute divorce. You may want to consult with a family law attorney who has...

Do I need a divorce lawyer?

While you could proceed on your own, I would suggest at the very least meeting with an attorney in your area. In meeting with an attorney, they...

The father gave his rights up in a divorce does he still have to pay?

Unless his parental rights have been terminated, he is still responsible for child support. I agree with the other responses - you need to take...

My wife plans to file for separation, then divorce, after I caught her cheating. What am I entitled to?

I agree with Ms. Haas. I would begin with consulting with a family law attorney in your area - you can find one here on Avvo. You all must be...

If I wanna apply for a divorce how much it will cost and how long it will take

If you are filing yourself, you will have to pay for the filing fee and any fees associated with a notice of hearing. Mecklenburg County has a...

What are my rights concerning dss?

I would recommend that you cooperate with DSS, and consult with an attorney (specifically a family law attorney who has experience with DSS...

Can you be held in contempt for not making a child support payment on a voluntary order?

Voluntary or not, a court order is a court order - and orders things to be done. Failure to abide by the order can result in a person being held...

Least expensive way to get uncontested divorce from wife.

You will need to file a Complaint for Absolute Divorce and serve her with that Complaint. I would suggest serving her via certified mail so that...

Can you claim a child as a dependent that lives with the other parent more than 6 months of the year? Parents are not married.

Unless you have an agreement or a court order directing which parent claims the child(ren) in particular years, it would be improper for the father...