At what age can a child choose who they want to live with.

There is no magic age when a child can decide where to live. As a child matures, that child's preference may be considered by a judge, but it is...

Is it ethical practice for the guardian ad litem to bring on a monetary suit against the parents before the report is done?

Generally, in the court orders that I have prepared, or seen, the GAL fees are set at a particular hourly rate with a cap on the total amount that...

Assuming your mother has legal custody, you would need to file an action for custody based on a substantial change of circumstances. If you can...

I understand my obligation to pay child support until my son is done with 4 yrs of college. What about uninsured medical costs?

Each state uses a particular formula on this issue. In my state, the custodial parent pays the first $250.00 per year in uncovered medical...

Contesting a case and prevailing in a case are two different things. The primary issue in any adoption case is the best inerests of the child. If...

Paternity/DNA test

The other man could file an action with Family Court alleging he was the father and requesting visitations, etc. If so, a judge would order a...

Does my 15 year old son have to give up his weekend job?

it is difficult to imagine a judge requring a standard every other weekend visitation schedule when that would involve such extensive travel, even...

Probation or jail?

Probation may be possible, but prison may also be possible. A sentence in a criminal case depends on too many factors to set forth in this post....

I just got divorced in Texas, and I'm now living in Arizona...can I file for alimony here in AZ?

You should consult with an attorney in Texas about this issue. In my state, alimony is addressed in a divorce decree. If alimony is not requested...

I cheated on my husband a few months ago..and now I am back together with my husband and things are really going good with us. t

You could be subpoenaed to testify in his divorce case.