How can I get proof of custody

At this point you will only need proof that you are the mother of the children. Often times a birth certificate will be sufficient. If the father...

What if the father of my child file petition of paternity? What is that he already signed the birth certificate.

A Petition to Establish Paternity legally establishes the unmarried father of a child as the legal father. Once the father is legally established,...

1.190 essentially allows a party to amend the pleadings as justice dictates. In other words, the court can allow a party to amend the pleadings at...

My daughter's dad & i had a signed agreement

First things first, his failure to pay child support would have nothing to do with the contempt allegations against you. The issue is your move...

Can i be aressted for child abuse if they can't prove it?

Law enforcement can arrest you if they believe there is probable cause that child abuse has occurred. A Judge can hold you in jail pending the...

Do I need other parents permission to take kids out of town but within the same state when they are on my time?

Unless the Final Judgment, Parenting Plan or Settlement Agreement requires permission for in state travel, then as long as you are doing this...

I was arressed for violation of injunction two days before it was up and my husband wants the charge droped how does he do that?

He needs to call the Office of the State Attorney in your circuit and ask for the assistant state attorney assigned to investigate the case. He...

What are some good questions to ask when searching for a lawyer to represent the custodial parent being faced with a suit for a

My typical response to avvo questions includes that you should consult a local Family Law attorney. The point is that you want an attorney who has...

Child Custody case.

In cases where one party has had past mental health and/or drug issues, the court will often look at more recent history and if the other party...

My mentaly ill wife has filed a police report accusing me of things that are grossly exagerated and others that are not true.

On a non arrest case, the State can often take more than a month to review a case and make a filing decision. A local Criminal Defense attorney...