Do i need an family lawyer..?

If the father is in Maine with your child, then you need a family lawyer in Maine. See if you are entitled to a pro bono referral through the...

Do grandparents have any visitation rights in the state of GA? We've taken care of the older child from birth

Yes, grandparents in Georgia have rights. There is a "Grandparent Visitation Statute" that was enacted to provide a means through which the courts...

My soon to be ex husband has filed a contempt of tpo on me even though I have the tpo on him. His reasoning is that I keep him

If he is violating the protective order, then he is exposing himself to criminal charges. Hopefully, you are not enabling his violation of the...

Need assistance getting my son from his father in Iowa. He has numerous domestic assalt, drug alligations, ect, can u help.

I'm not clear on from who you received the letter - i.e. whether it was from a state prosecutor in connection with a criminal charge or a letter...

Separated from my ex 4 yrs ago. children with me in home state since birth. i was ill and per verbal agreement children would

Few thoughts: 1) Retain a family lawyer in your area. If you cannot afford counsel, contact your local bar association. Here is the contact...

I have custody of my 17 year old niece and her two year old son. I can;t take the lying and the sneaky things that she does she

First and foremost, you need to make sure that you safeguard your health and that of your unborn children. God bless you for taking your 17 year...

Augmenting my colleague's answer - I believe that Indiana adopted the UCCJEA in 2007. You should speak with an attorney in Indiana who practices...

My new baby has my last name. if the father does legitimization do i have to have her name change to the fathers if he wants tha

In a legitimation proceeding, the trial court has broad discretion when it comes to a request by the biological father to change the child's last...

If i file for divorce will my child support order change if joint custody is arranged?

It depends on whether you are talking about joint legal or joint physical custody. Joint legal custody means that you would have an obligation to...

Can a dad get temporary custody of a child if they live in another state and did not legitimize them?

If Oklahoma has adopted the UCCJEA, then he can request that the appropriate court assume temporary emergency jurisdiction if their is a basis for...