What can I do if the other party is taking long to sign a joint stipulation?

I would try to move the case forward and ask for mediation to be set. People do try to stall cases every day and there are certain things that you...

What rights do I have when it comes to visitation and the ex has a new boyfriend that will not allow younger sibling to visit

The facts are not that clear, but your daughters should be able to visit with you in your state. If your ex won't let the sisters and brothers see...

Do I need to hire an attorney or can I go pro se?

From what you are saying, the odds are in your favor. However, I don't know what he is asking for in his petition. If he is asking to be the...

Zero timesharing is extremely hard to accomplish here in FL. As you know, courts are only interested in the children's best interest. If zero...

Is it illegal for my ex husband to change the locks in our rental home, when I decide to go visit family for the weekend?

I agree with the attorney above. If you are not married to this man, then the house is legally his. However, even if you guys aren't married and...

A default was granted in my dissolution of marriage, but was referred to a general magistrate. Should I object?

General Magistrates (GM) get assigned to simpler cases, or when either party requests a GM to hear a case (way quicker to see a GM than it would be...

I agree with both counsels here, this could go either way. I do believe from what you've stated that there may not be an unanticipated change in...

"Child abuse" can be committed by any person upon a minor child. If your question is, if a stranger abuses a child would that be considered child...

Will marrying my fiancé cause my child support payment to increase?

Child support is a parent's financial obligation to his/her child. Your fiance is not the father of your child, therefore I would not worry about...

Can my sixteen year old grandson choose to stay living with me when his mother saying she's making him move back with her?

Is your grandson living with you because the mother abandoned him? Is the father in the picture? From what you are saying, it looks like you have a...