I want to do 50/50 with my x husband but when we went to mediation he denied it. My old lawyer said to get a magistrate.

In a family law case, you may be able to get an attorney through Legal Aid. They assist low income people in divorce or paternity cases. It depends...

Can you leave an 8 year old home alone for 15 minutes?

There is no set age to leave a child. It depends on the maturity and abilities of the child. You should be sure to discuss emergency rules and...

First, if she is making threats of police action and false domestic violence claims, you should protect yourself and separate. You need to register...

What is a Parenting Evaluation, what is the purpose of it, and approximately how much does it cost?

I agree with the previous answer as to what a parenting evaluation is and what it is supposed to do. It is my experience that a,low cost is closer...

Is he likely to get visitation? Will he be responsible for the fees if I decide to hire an attorney?

The Court needs to consider the best interests of the children when deciding how much, if any, contact the children will have with their Father. A...

Can my 9 year old daughter refuse to come to my house (non-custodial parent)? We have an established parenting plan.

A nine year old cannot make the decision not to participate in timesharing. The Mother, as the parent with physical "custody" must enforce the...

Do i need a lawyer

It is important that you file a supplemental petition as soon as possible asking to modify not just the child support but the timesharing schedule...

What are the chances of sons father obtaining 50% custody of our one year old?

You need to contact an experienced family law attorney as soon as possible as you only have 20 days to respond to the father's petition. Based on...

I agree that you need to hire an attorney. Based on the limited information you have provided, you will likely need to file a supplemental petition...

Ex-girlfriend, I had son together Behind on support, will not let me see him. Can she keep him from me. No money for lawyer .

Since you state that you have a court ordered timesharing plan then your former girlfriend cannot legally keep you from seeing your child. The...