My ex is threatening to call DCF on me because I have not taken my son to get braces or contact lenses.

I agree with my colleagues. If you have opinions that the braces are not medically necessary, no court will force you to pay for them unless you...

Will they count my income toward my husband's child support requirement for my step son?

I agree with Mr. McDonald. If you file this case, that will be the obvious argument- voluntary under-employment. In that case, they will likely...

I have to go to child support court and I am worried because I don't know what's going to happen.How should I prepare...?

You have not placed enough information in your question. If you are paid in full, you should have nothing to worry about. In order to tell you...

Local rules require that attorneys make efforts to coordinate hearings with each other. If another lawyer refuses to be reasonable in this regard,...

Is a lawyer (as a friend) being unethical if he/she helps a friend cheat on his/her spouse?

I am sure that you are in tremendous pain from this situation, and that you will eventually get beyond it and find a better life. You should focus...

How can I file a parenting plan if other parent refuses parenting class? Not married.

The Court will eventually order it. It is not necessary that the course be completed to get your final judgment. Courts often order that the...

Am I allowed to email my daughters?

You need to see what the order says about communication between visits. If the order fails to state how you communicate with the children between...

Is there anyway to get immediate visitation with no lawyer. Paternity is established already, and I pay child support.

My colleague is correct. If paternity was established, you should reopen the same case by filing a Petition for Time sharing. Then file a Motion...

What can I do? My child states he is being abused by custodial dad & DCF was no help. My sons classmates want to help him but...

Report it to the school and they will be forced to report it. It may hold more weight coming from the school. Tell your son that he needs to...

What kind of custody might my child's biological father get, do you think, if any?

If there is no paternity order, he has no rights to the child right now, and you do not have to let the child go. You should keep records of all...