Can my ex-wife take kids away from me even though we have a court order that says I keep them every other weekend?

Not unless she is willing to risk contempt of court and possibly risk losing time with your kids. She may seek a court order to modify if she...

Do I need a living will? I am dying and don't want my husband to have any legal problems. Our house and cars are held jointly.

First, I am very sorry for what you are going through. I hope for only the best for you and your family. A living will is usually a document that...

I live in Arkansas. My son is 12. His father and I were never married. can he get sole custody for no reason.

"Sole custody" is usually extreme and not awarded for "no reason." Most states will look at what is in the best interests of the child in making a...

Would this be considered endangering the welfare of a child?

Although this forum is a great starting point, your child's welfare is at stake. Mr. Zeigler has provided good advice. You should seek the...

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How do you find a judge in comtempt of court for failing to obey an order from higher court?

Judges who are presiding over a case (not as individual parties in their own personal legal cases) cannot be held in contempt of court. That is...

I am a U.S citizen living in Southern California. I am married to a Filipina Citizen,. Can i file a divorce here in the U.S

Immigration status and place of marriage is not usually relevant to where you file for divorce. That is a question of jurisdiction, which in this...

DCFS IL. What remedy for false statements

Sadly, many people abuse the child protection system as a means to harass or obtain "strategic advantages" in custody disputes. This is an...

How can a father get full custody of his kids if mothers on drugs

First, don't delay in taking action. Child custody is generally determined by what is in the best interests of the child. From the few facts you...

If a parent chooses to miss their scheduled parenting time is the Prim. Res. Parent REQUIRED to "make up" the missed time?

Parents are usually encouraged to be flexible and to work together as much as possible for the best interests of the child. That being said, if...

Someone getting a Divorce in Paradise, Ca. His soon to be x-Father-in-law is a Divorce Lawyer, Should

A lawyer has an ethical obligation to represent his or her client zealously. If a prospective lawyer has a conflict because of who the wife's...