Can a non-custodial parent leave the child with a spouse whom the child doesn't know , for long periods of time (days)?

I'd begin by looking at the final judgment. There is usually a right of first refusal language that would show that if the Father is to be away...

Is it ture that it takes about 30 days for your divorce decree to become a official record and public?

Once the general magistrate's report is filed, unless a waiver is also filed, the Judge presiding over the magistrate must wait the 30 days to...

I know my spouse is a drug user and I am afraid it will impact my children after divorce. Is mandated drug testing common?

If her drug use is apparent, you shouldn't agree to 50/50 timesharing unless she is no longer using. If you can demonstrate to the Court that she...

New child since divorced from ex. Is this considered a factor when determining child support of kids with ex.

I would agree with the other attorney. The expenses related to having a subsequent born child can be used as a defense when a child support...

Am I eligible to do a supplemental petition for modification of the parenting plan and get my kids more? we are both in the

You have to show that a substantial change that was not contemplated at the time of the final judgment has occurred and that the change you are...

Motion for contempt filed over a year ago, no hearing set. How can I add more information to the motion?

If there ar new allegations that you want the court to address, you must amend the initial motion to include the new allegations. If you don't...

How to stop bad parenting from a parent who REFUSES to co-parent.

You have to file a Motion to Modify the Final Judgment alleging all of her bad behavior. i might even do a Motion for Contempt as well alleging the...

Is a UCCJEA granting temporary custody of a minor to an ext member legally binding if only submitted to the Clerk of the Court?

That is a bit complex. If the mother is in jail, she should execute a Petition to establish temporary custody and designate who she wants to have...

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If daycare costs increase, when do I stop paying the amount in parenting plan and pay the new cost?

If the plan is very specific that you only pay $234, then that's all you pay. It may very well be that the Father may seek to modify the plan to ...

What documents or forms are needed for him to get proof of custody

If the father is on the birth certificate, that may suffice. If he is not on the birth certificate, I would try to add him. The Department of...