Can I refuse a scheduled visitation if my daughter is saying she is afraid of her father and has bruising that she says he cause

I agree with my colleague. In addition, I would send a letter to the father, by certified mail, setting forth your concerns and your view of the...

I would like to move out of state with my child who will be 8, almost 9 at the time of the move.

Seasonal depression for a fiance as a basis for moving to another state may be a diffcult proposition. If that is presented to a judge, it could be...

Holiday Schedule and Visitation

You should contact your lawyer about possibly modifying the current order to include the holiday language from the prior order. Your situation...

I would like to take my children to New Jersey for two weeks, my wife said she would call the police.

If you have never been to court and there is no court order granting custody of your children, then you have equal rights to them. You should ask...

Either your grandfather or your aunt would have to file an action for custody. However, they would have to show some degree of unfitness concerning...

Does the parent that files for temporary custody first usually get it?

I have never seen a judge pay any attention to who filed first. You should not listen to your husband's analysis of the legal system.

Can I get some sort of alimony from my husband if he has continuously cheated to mentally and emotionally abused me?

There are too many alimony factors to determine if you would qualify to receive any form of spousal support. However, two of the primary factors...

Can I legally move out of state.

If your most recent court order is silent concerning a move to another state, then you would have to file an action based on a change of...

Can i get my ex for parental kidnapping

You should contact an attorney immediately about this situation. No parent should be allowed to use a child in this manner and your child could be...

Can I obtain a change of custody agreement based on my ex husbands living conditions in Mississippi.

You should definitely speak with an attorney about about possibly filing a new case based on a substantial change of circumstances. Based on your...