What happens when you are cited “mental and physical cruelty” in a child custody lawsuit?

Anything in the pleadings is an allegation, nothing more. What it means is you need to retain a good attorney and contest the case. File...

How can I get full custody of my child?

If you are not legitimated, you need to file a lawsuit against the mother to legitimate the child and for child custody. If you are legitimated...

I have a court order with my son's father but he is not adhering to the order?

If there is a court order, and he is not following it, the remedy is to file for contempt against him. There may also be other remedies. In...

How can we file custody of my Grandson?

That is correct, your rights to custody go through your son. Your son has no rights unless he is legitimated. Signing a birth certificate, or DNA...

Anthony is correct. There is no prohibition with either her, or her husband taking the child and moving where they want. It is up to a spouse to...

Do I need to pass my child off this weekend even though we’re under quarantine?

Unless you have an emergency issue (such as child exposed to the virus) the answer is yes. You need to follow the parenting plan court order. Is...

What can I do if my son is suppose to be with his mother because she has full custody but is refusing to take him back?

Take care of your kids, file for custody modification (as it looks like you have done), file an emergency motion for custody on an ex parte basis,...

Do I get half of the selling price of the house in a same sex divorce?

That is a very complicated question. The property has both marital and non-marital portions. The court is required to define what portion is...

My wife lied about withdrawing the divorce petition, I missed the trial as a result. She was awarded everything she requested.

Larry is correct. Normally you are screwed, but this is what is called "extrinsic" fraud. It is a very technical legal area, but you may have...

Will I have to pay alimony? Will I have to give her assets and property that are in my name that she didn’t contribute to?

normally what is called "marital" property is divided 50/50 in what is called equitable distribution. However, this is not always the case because...