What will happen if I was subpoena to go to court and I go but don't testify

The only way you can avoid testifying is to be able to claim some lawful privilege. A court can find you in contempt for violating the subpoena...

How to amend my daughter birth certificate to have her birth father listed?

File a legitimate on action. It's relatively easy and you can legally have child's name changed as well as amend the birth certificate.

What are the laws concerning visitation when the non-custodial parent moves 1500 miles away without changing the existing order?

First the current order remains in effect regardless if one parent relocates until the order is modified. I agree with the other atty on what...

If evidence was shown in an emergency ex parte temporary custody modification should it be in the settlement as findings of fact

Yes by all means you should request that the court order include the necessary findings of fact of the other party's bad conduct which is the basis...

Father and mother are in prison I want custody of my granddaughter what do I do now

You need to file a custody action naming all persons and raising issue of paternity. You will have to show that the parents are unfit but this...

Can I present my own visitation agreement prior to mediation/court?

I agree. A little time and money up front may be well spent. Some words have specific legal meanings. On something as critical as child custody...

I agree with the other attorneys. This is a sad situation for the children but you need to file a motion to modify custody as clearly she cannot...

I have primary physical custody and receive child support. Does my ex have the right to claim our child as a dependent on taxes?

This is a tax question governed by the IRS regulations. Generally without agreement other wise parent who has the children more than 50 percent...

Custody: Is it better to have findings of fact in a custody modification settlement even if they paint me unfavorably?

Sometimes including facts not favorable may be helpful to prevent a court from modifying the order later but only if the judge is not going to use...

No custody order in place. For all intents and purposes, what is the best terminology to describe? Do I have physical custody?

You have nothing in a legal sense. Unless and until there is a court order or separation agreement dealing with custody, each parent has an equal...