Divorce Deposition, CMC, Mediation, Final Hearing--What can I expect with regards to timing?

I completely agree with my colleagues. This question is really something you should be discussing with your attorney. A competent attorney will...

I am filing for a divorce, can I ask for an exclusive residence order,

Unless you plead for the exclusive, use, and possession of the home on both a temporary and permanent basis when you petition for dissolution of...

Any chance that this case will get dismissed at the motion to show cause?

I agree with my colleagues. More information is needed before your question can be properly answered. What is the the motion to show cause for?

How can we file for abandonment?

I agree with my colleagues. You will have to file a Petition for Step-Parent Adoption, and unless the mother consents to the stepparent adoption,...

How can I keep my step kids from being affected and get DCF to leave my other kids alone too?

To be honest, once a complaint alleging abuse, abandonment or neglect comes through the hotline, and DCF investigates the allegations and verifies...

Help with emancipation of granddaughter

You will need to show that your granddaughter can sufficiently support herself as a minor without needing to rely on the State for assistance....

I would certainly look into having a motion for contempt/enforcement prepared and filed on your behalf by an attorney. If mom is encouraging the...

Can I leave her house when I am 17, and done high school to go off to a higher education? I will have a place to stay.

If you are living with your Aunt due to court-ordered guardianship then that guardianship will need to be dissolved. If you are able, and have the...

Can you appeal a non-final family order of contempt granting the other party attorney's fees?

I would certainly seek out the advice of an attorney for this issue. The appellate rules of appealing non-final orders falls within rule. 9.130 of...

How do I get to see my son?

More information is needed before I can answer this question. Has there been a guardianship action? What other actions have occurred?