Do we need to keep paying my husband's ex-wife child support if the child (17 years old) is now living with us?

You should contact an attorney as soon as possible about filing an action based on a substantial change of circumstances. Assuming your...

Can family court request for help with the appointment of a guardian ad litem, if the parents are of indigent status ?

I am not sure of your exact question. However, assuming a GAL is appointed in your case, most judges order the parties to pay a certain amount as a...

Visitation rights of great grandmother?

In my state, you would probably not qualify for any court-ordered visitations. If you are not a parent, visitations are generally derivative of the...

Child custody, child support.

You should immediately contact an attorney about filing for custody of your children. If she is suicidal and does not want your children, they may...

Will a judge order a parenting plan that differs from the standard recommendations?

Generally, if an agreement is reached at mediation, it will become a part of the court order. Although judges have the right to disapprove an...

How can I get child support reinforced?

You could file a contempt action against him to enforce the court order. In my state, the clerk of court typically files a rule to show casue...

Please help I cant stand my mom doing pills and i want to live with grandma and pap but don't know how please help me.

I would strongly sugegst that your grandparents file an action for custody. They should do so as soon as possible and request either an expedited...

How do I appeal an abuse and neglect CPS case after rights have been terminated?

In my state, you have 30 days to file an appeal from the date you receive the final court order. However, the time for an appeal may be different...

I have heard judges tell parents that if visitation is ordered, then the parent granted those visitations should exercise them, but is not actually...

Can I sue Lincoln Social Services and a court appointed lawyer?

Sue them for what purpose? If your goal is to try and regain custody of your daughter, you should file an action against social services for the...