Dfacs was called to our house because I did not want to take out a restraining order against her ex boyfriend.

The problem is that Dfacs is viewing your lack of action (in their minds) as failing to do all you could to protect your daughter. It's possible...

My grandchildren are in state custody and i want them but i live in a different state

First it depends on why they were placed in dfacs custody. Sometimes dfacs will allow a family member to have the children through a safety plan or...

What will happen?

If there is no morality clause, you cannot withhold visitation or you could be found in contempt. That means he will likely get makeup time and you...

I was married in 1995 and me and my husband separated in 2008 can i get him to pay me spousal support? I need money to pay bills

I must agree with my colleagues. It is highly unlikely you will get alimony after being separated so long particularly since you do not have minor...

I need some advise, I am considering separation /or divorce from my US citizen spouse.

This will depend on a number of things. First, how long you have been married. You said you have a 2 year old - were you married before the child...

What are my legal rights in this situation and is DFCS capable of pursuing any further?

What is the allegation being made about your parenting? DFACS does not get involved unless they get a report that the children are at risk. Some...

Can I revoke a non-court ordered mediation agreement before the final court date?

Check the rules of the mediation session. Normally there is a period of time for parties who are not represented by counsel to have the agreement...

What are my in laws chances of getting grandparents rights? Should we get a court appointed lawyer?

Court-appointed attorneys are only provided in criminal cases and in dependency cases which used to be known as deprivation cases. As long as...

The question is what do you want to accomplish? Do you want to force her to comply with the order in which case you're talking about a motion for...

Can husband sue for contempt if I refuse to give his friend permission to forge my signature to car title?

Has he actually filed a Petition for Contempt? If so, the attorney should have spelled out exactly what language required you to sign over the...