How long do I need to be separated? Do I need to make a appointment? Etc.

Use the find a lawyer link above to find an experienced family attorney and schedule a consultation. Because you have a child, an attorney is...

What will be, spousal support, alimony, retirement if any guide lines? Trying to file without council?

Generally speaking, assets and debts accumulated during the marriage are divided equally. This would include pensions. With respect to spousal...

How or what can I do to get custody back from father

A motion to modify custody should be filed with the court that issued the current orders. I hope you can hire an attorney, as it will be a great...

Contempt has been filed a week ago, how long before mother gets notice, and what can we expect time-line.

It can be difficult to guess at a timeline. Hopefully the father followed the correct steps with regard to requesting service. The timeline can...

Is mom's attorney right by telling her she does not have to let child go since child is upset, and that she is not in contempt?

It sounds as though the mother could well be found in contempt. If she will not comply with the order, the father should file a show cause motion....

How can I get this off of my record? Or is it even possible?

If you have not had any other convictions, a motion can be filed at the court where you were convicted to have it expunged. Often times the...

Would you recommend a divorce or dissolution?

A dissolution is filed if the parties can come to an agreement on everything. The benefit of the divorce is that it can be filed before the...

Could i file a ex parte emergency motion for temp custody

I do not have the background, including how the grandmother became a party of the case to begin with. You may be able to file an ex part emergency...

Would it look bad, on my part, to not let her see the children until a decision is made at the final hearing in March?

It might look bad, but that is difficult to determine given the background here. You want to be sure you are not violating any court orders by...

You should plead "not guilty" and ask for the court to appoint an attorney, which it will do if you are financially eligible. Even if you make the...