It is not clear what kind of case was filed 9 years ago. Is this a divorce, a modification case, what? If you only had a temporary order in that...

The judge in the TPO case CANNOT give your son custody of the boys because your son has done nothing to gain legal rights to them. It seems like...

My colleagues are correct. As you have realized, if you were never married to the mother and never legitimated your relationship to the child,...

The equity in Property owned prior to the marriage is nonmarital property. However, in the event of a divorce, if the equity has increased and...

There is no way to tell from your post what was awarded to the grandparents or what kind of case is pending. If there is ongoing litigation, you...

Be aware that your post is appearing on a section of this website for family law questions. If you are trying to reach Ms. O'Kelley specifically,...

I agree with my colleague. Your son will need to file a petition for paternity and legitimation to establish rights to the child. Right now, as...

When you file for divorce and have her served, a standing order issues that forbids her from leaving the state with the child. If that is the...

Make sure your attorney has all of the information and documentation regarding how your child is doing academically and socially as well as the...

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Because she was born while you were married to the mother, you are the legal father of the child regardless of whether you turn out to be the...