Can I change my child's last name without notifying the other parent who has had no contact in over 2 years?

My colleague is correct. This will require the filing of a name change petition.

Can I obtain an injunction against daughter's child's father?

If he has been physically abusive with your daughter while the child was present and/or the child was literally in the middle of the physical...

OOk so a drop in pay and hours and that she told the court that the kids are in day care and they never where is that not good

I agree with my colleague. Whether you can reduce child support due to dropped pay depends upon whether your lower pay is voluntary or involuntary....

Can anyone please tell what paper work I need to file for child support modification and time starring modification?

You need a Petition for Modification of Child Support and Time Sharing. There are forms available. Try form 12.905(b)- Supplemental Petition for...

Is there a way to get custody of kids before divorce and custody hearings?

She needs to file for divorce and file an urgent motion for temporary time sharing order due to Husband's refusal to return the children. Once he...

Registering a child for school after a divorce

I agree with my colleague. You are within your rights to register her in that district pursuant to the terms of your agreement as stated in your...

Can I name my baby's father on the birth certificate if he is out of state and not involved ?

Once the paternity is established in a court of law via a paternity test or otherwise, the court can enter an order to retroactively correct the...

Can husband cancel my health insurance under his work plan? He moved out of the house but we are not legally separated/divorced

You need to hire counsel and file for divorce immediately, seeking temporary support and maintenance of the status quo. He has a legal obligation...

This is a guardianship question. I will change the legal area.

You need to provide detail regarding the threats in question. Depending upon the circumstances, they might constitute an assault. If you are...