Parents Modifying Custody on their own

The parties are always free to work out any type of timesharing they want and don't have to follow the parenting plan as long as they mutually...

Re: conflict law, contract law, family law, I need a new attorney for my Final Hearing.

I would need to have much more information on this as it sounds like there are many factors an issues at play. Generally a public policy argument...

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Stipulation agreement

Yes, stipulations are typically facts that the parties agree upon. The term can also be used for any items in an agreement regarding course of...

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Already had a Motion To Compel Discovery-papers in Court last May, still has not turned them over to my lawyer

Your attorney should file a Motion to Compel and for Sanctions if the documents are not produced. If ultimately your lawyer refuses to communicate...

Family Law - How Can I Keep My Children Away From Someone That Was Arrested In A Sex Crime?

You can file a motion with the Court to restrict his contact with the children. Just because someone is not charged criminally and just because...

Do I have a right to ask for joint custody of my child? Should i represent myself in a court of law to plead my case?

Yes, hire an attorney prior to mediation. Your chances of getting anywhere at mediation are greatly diminished without legal representation. Once...

Suspected verbal, mental and sometimes physical abuse to my daughter. How do I help her short of dragging her through a trial?

If these things are happening and they can be proven, you may have grounds to modify the time sharing in order to limit or prevent the child from...

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A counter petition can be filed at any time as it is not considered a responsive pleading, but an independent request for relief. You must also...

What can I do legally if I don't want my child calling another guy dad?

This practice typically is not in the best interest of the child and can be frowned upon by the courts. If you have a custody order, review it for...

My husband voluntarily went to a mental hospital for help with a mood disorder, is it likely that dcf will be involved?

There is most likely not a danger of DCF involvement unless there is something that has occurred in relation to the children. DCF Will typically...