Is there criteria for drug testing involving child custody?

Though the rule makes it mandatory upon request, for the most part, it's up to the judge. But judges are quick to order drug tests, and I don't...

What documents need to be finalized in a divorce from the other party?

I suggest you speak with Ms. Drake about your case. It appear that mediation is the norm there (it's mandatory in most of the large counties in...

Can court give custody to a mother who attempted legitimate suicide when children 1, 2, 4.5 years old at home?

Mr. Acevedo is correct. It depends. This is certainly one of many factors a judge would look at in deciding how much time each parent would send...

Filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

The lawyer fee in your area will probably run about $1500 to $2000, and most lawyers will take payments. Plus, you'll have a filing fee of $306...

Father wont visit with child but out of the blue demands phone contact when convenient for him?

I'm not sure I completely understand your question, maybe because it looks like your keyboard is broken. If you think your court order needs to be...

While a volunteer moderator on an online forum, I authored some tutorials. Have I lost my copyrights to my own work?

Compensation isn't the key; it doesn't matter if you were paid. From the clause you quoted from the contract you signed, it certainly appears...

If the husband was the only one sued by debtors for debts will I be responsible for these debts when the divorce is finalized?

Yes and no. The debtors probably won't come after you because you aren't named on the debts, though they may come after jointly-owned assets, bank...

The other lawyers who have answered you have given you some excellent and kind advice. But you should pay particular attention to Mr. Acevedo's...

What can we do about my step son's mother making poor decisions, then threatening to take us to court?

When you say. "ex," I assume you mean ex-girlfriend, not ex-wife. I think Ms. Constantine is right. he needs to file for paternity. That will...

Got married 26 years ago, separated 24 years. Can I get a simple, fast and cheap divorce now due to the long separation?

It sounds like you have an easy and cheap divorce. If you know where your wife is (or you can find her), and she will sign off on the papers, you...