If he was not married to the children's mother and has not legitimated them, he will have to file a petition for legitimation with regard to both...

If you husband is agreeing to you having primary custody, then the fact that you are currently not working should not work against you. In the...

Your ex-husband is considered the legal father of your child. In my opinion, that cannot be changed without a court order declaring he is not the...

There is no "standard cost" especially for a contested case. Attorneys differ in their rates and fee structures. You should call one or more...

Have you legitmated your son or were you married to the mother? If the answer to those questions is no, then you don't have any rights with regard...

If the TPO is only on behalf of your wife, talking to her father is not a violation UNLESS you are sending messages through the father. Beware,...

If you are 18, there is no law preventing you from moving from your mother's home. As a practical matter, you should be very careful before...

Generally, when a custody issues it is in force until it is changed by another order or until the child turns 18. I advise the child to remain in...

It is not clear what the mother signed over to her mother. We would have to review the case(s) to give you a definitive answer, but most likely,...

I agree with my colleagues. I add that it is possible for you to get full custody of your daughter. The court will base that decision on the best...