Do we legally have to go through the court system to obtain custody of my friends newborn baby.

Yes, you must go through the court system to gain custody of another person's child. If she and the child's father consent, it should be a...

Want to get married

If it was filed in Alabama, I should be able to find it for you. Please contact me privately at [email protected].

What do I do if I want divorce but my husband does not?

The easiest, fastest, and cheapest way to divorce would be to convince him to agree to an "uncontested" divorce. You could then be divorced within...

Me and my husbands been married a few months , he's treated me so badly to the point I'm ready to divorce , what am I elible for

If you have been married for only a few months, you are entitled to a divorce and whatever assets you brought into the marriage. It is unlikely...

Do I have to send my children for theirs visitation, if I feel they will be neglected,

In general, you should always follow a court order. An exception would be to protect your children from likely harm. If you believe they will...

How old do my children have to be, before they can choose who they want to live with

In Alabama, "children" never get to choose. At age 19 they reach adult status and are no longer legally a child. At that point, they can choose...

What forms are necessary to complete a divorce in Elmore county, Alabama after a motion for default has been granted

It could be any of several documents that are required. It depends on what has already been filed and what this particular Judge is looking for. ...

It appears that Louisiana determines child support quite a bit differently than Alabama. I would suggest that you talk with an attorney in...

My daughter is going away to college and living on campus. She will need money. Can I not start sending the child support to her

No. In Alabama, child support is payable until the child turns 19 years old (with certain exceptions) and is payable to the custodial parent. ...

My ex husband of 10 years has been off work and about to go in rehab for 4 months if not longer. My child support comes out of

Francis is correct. Assuming there is a court order directing him to pay child support, only another court order can reduce or terminate his child...