Who has legal custody?

The mother of a child born outside of wedlock has sole legal and physical custody rights to the child. Generally, that only changes when the...

I agree with what Mr. Ashman has written. Do you have minor children? A signed settlement agreement, et al. You should at least consult with a...

Can I get back non-refundable retainer?

Send the lawyer a letter/email stating that if the unearned portion of the retainer is not returned to you immediately, you will file a fee...

You desperately need a lawyer. You could have/should have done something about establishing your parental rights soon after the child was born. ...

No you cannot. An "abandonment warrant" has to do with the abandonment of a minor child, not a spouse. Because he is not the biological father of...

I own the house and I’ve served divorce papers on husband. Can I ask him to leave?

You can ask him to leave, but you cannot force him to leave. Only the judge in the divorce case can order him out of the marital residence. If he...

I have a court date out of state that I can't make

No, the case will not be dismissed. Presuming you were properly served, it is most likely that the relief sought by the NCP will be granted.

You cannot evict him. You are not his landlord. You are his co-tenant. Only the LL can evict. If he is violent towards you, you might seek a...

Can i file a divorce on my own without my husband knowing until he gets the papers?

Call the lawyers you find here on AVVO and discuss the details of the case and the fee arrangements. AVVO prohibits posting fees here.

How do I go about making my child father take the dna test?

The only way to force him to take a DNA test is to file a paternity/child support case. In that case the judge can/will order him to submit to DNA...