I want to get emergency custody of my daughter. What's the quickest, cheapest way to do that?

You can contact Child Protective Services. This should begin an investigation. It is important to know if Father is the primary residential parent...

I have a ex-parte hearing coming up. I need advice on what to do? How to have it dismissed?

It appears you have asked this question before. You need to tell the truth to the prosecutor. You can ask to have the matter dismissed.

What is the best course of action on this child custody case?

Mr. Dimmick is correct. If you have not filed, then please do so now. You need to protect yourself and your child.

What do I need to be concerned about when the father takes me to court for joint custody, if I plan on leaving state with child.

You need to consult a local seasoned family law attorney. These issues are not uncommon. If nothing has been filed then it does not appear to be an...

How will a magistrate calculate the custodial parents income when she lost her job.

Ms Morcroft is correct. Imputation of income is the usual method.

She has been dodging this divorce for one reason or another. I would just like to move on.

No, a show cause is exactly what it says, an order to show cause why certain relief should not be granted. I suggest you hire a seasoned family law...

Open an estate. A qualified probate attorney can assist you.

Am I eligible for visitation rights?

The short answer is probably no. The law only provides a very narrow exception for stepparent visitation. Neither I do not see a judge ordering Mom...

Is it ethically prohibited for a lawyer to contact an opposing party when there is an active restraining order?

I think you should retain a new attorney and this time lay everything out on the table at the beginning. An attorney is not required to do anything...

Mr. Kuipers is correct. He needs to secure his rights to his daughter through court order.