Does filing contempt on a custody issue in one state preclude you from arguing custody should be heard in another state?

Jurisdiction for contempt is determined differently from a modification of custody action. Also, just because the custody order is registered in...

Uncooperative Husband will not let me have my son back?

You need to act quickly. The fact that you two had papers and agreed means very little becuase they were not filed in the court. If your husband...

As my colleague indicated some additional information is needed to get the most accurate response. If the two of you were never married and he...

I consulted with a lawyer about custody issues and law, can another lawyer in the same firm represent the other party!

The direct answer is no the law firm is precluded from representing the Father due to that conflict. Your immediate action should be to bring this...

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I have mediation on june 06 how do i get a court appointed lawyer for my mediation

I agree with my colleagues below. There is no automatic right to counsel in civil cases, however some areas have attorneys do pro bono work to...

I have been separated from my kids father for 6 years we have joint custody they live with me could he file for custody

As previous counsel has indicated due to your children's ages if they choose to live with their father that would give him the ability to file a...

My spouse and i r going into our 7yr of marriage it needs to be 10 yrs before i get his pension how can i prolong the divorce.

I agree with the previous counsel's advice. If your spouse refuses to dismiss his action, then the case will continue toward conclusion. There...

Christmas holiday visitation

The Temporary Order should address holiday visitation. If it reads that you each get half of the holiday then you will need to divide the days...

Can I just use a CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE when filing a contempt of child support application; instead of paying a process server.

Unfortunately, it is required to have personal service on the Defendant. Meaning that the Process Server/Sheriff is most likely your most...

How long is reasonable for reimbursement of children's expenses.

Typically the Court's Order or Settlement Agreement provides more details but if yours is silent then it is customary that you each have a...