Who has custody of the child before anything gets taking to court?

If the parties are not married, the mother has sole parental responsibility until and unless the father files a petition to establish paternity and...

I just put a contract on a house to rent today & put 1/2 the rent as a deposit down. I am now considering an wanting to backout.

I agree with my colleagues that you are bound. It's not like you signed some type of "special" contract like a refinance loan, etc.

Me and my husband is going to let a another couple live with us for 5 months so do u think we should type up a agreement /rules

Absolutely.......I would draw up a lease and spell out all of each party's respective obligations.

I need a lawyer for my child support case. Would he/she work with the fees?

I would think that $500 would get you started with some attorneys provided that you had a plan for when you would be able to make the next payment....

Would dcf ask for a child to speak to cps because they are looking to take action?

No....you will not get into trouble for cooperating with them.

If property is awarded to the wife during a divorce, is it true that the husband MUST sign a quitclaim deed?

Have you asked him to sign the deed? Has he refused? If he does, then you should file a motion to enforce the final judgment by having him sign...

What is the legal aspect of leaving your spouse/home for days when things get verbally abusive due to badgering and or drinking.

There is not legal impact, I would argue of your leaving to protect yourself. That said, the other side would argue that perhaps you've abandoned...

Can a mother out of prison who signed her children over to we mother for custody, just get out and go change it?

I agree with my colleagues....Dad needs to file for paternity asap. There are a handful of attorneys just within the responses to your question...

He needs a top tier attorney that is well-known that will be able to get him a good deal. It will be costly but in the end it will be worth it! ...

Will i be able to change my parenting plan to list specific days

I cannot tell if the Order has been entered on it or not?! If an order has been entered, then it will be more difficult to change it than if one...