What authority does a Alabama family law judge have over where your child attends school?

Usually, when a Family Law Judge gets involved with where a child attends school, that decision goes hand in hand with regards to which parent has...

My son has been charged with 1st degree robbery and 2nd degree kidknapping can he be charged as a adult??

You absolutely need to hire an attorney for your son. There's just no way around it, unfortunately. This is not like a traffic ticket or even a...

Can I get a divorce if I do not know where my husband is and have not seen him in over 5yrs?

You might could go for an annulment, too. If you don't have any assets or children, it may be the better option. If you could show some kind of...

How do I get divorced when he won't sign the papers?

I would highly recommend the services of a lawyer so that you get everything you want with a contested divorce, even if you go for a default. If...

How and where do I file for a child support modification?

You should definitely file for a child support modification in Autauga County. That is the court of original jurisdiction. The Judge won't care...

How likely is it that the court will award my ex back pay in child support?

The verbal agreement will not really matter much until you two get something in writing through an open case. The Court will probably award her an...

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Does a dad have a legal right to their children if his name is on the birth certificate?

One question that definitely needs to be asked is if the mother of the child was married when the child was born? If yes, then unfortunately your...

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Order of Protection?

It depends.... I would definitely call the local authorities in Texas, non-emergency number, and ask for a "welfare check" first. This is probably...

Do I need a lawyer or can I do this on my own?

Under Alabama Law (and pretty much every other state's law that I'm aware of), it's the "best interest of the child" that applies as the standard...