You're correct that the court won't give your daughter's temper tantrums much weight. This is a developmental phase you might have to deal with a...

Do I have any kind of recourse?

Being drunk or high while in having responsibility for children = child endangerment. When this occurs, call the police, get it documented, and...

I would like to divorce my husband; i know he lives in Ohio but i dnt know his address; i haven't seen him in 15-16 years .

Hire yourself an attorney. We have lots of relatively inexpensive ways to find people. Did he have any living relatives? Mother, father,...

It should be harder than they think. Mother's minimal cooperation with the court order isn't helpful to her. Father "just" got out of rehab, so...

What can I do if my ex is using my kids as pawns for personal gain?

Oh, it's legal if you don't have parenting agreement that gives the Grandparents the holiday. But blackmailing his father by punishing his...

How can I get my husband to sign over parental rights if he no longer keeps contact with my daughter and I?

You can file the paperwork with estimates for his information. The thing you really need is a current home or work address to serve him. He's...

Can I get rid of my dogs since my husband is no longer allowed in the house?

Since you can't contact your husband*, you should get an attorney involved. Pets are a big issue in divorces. Giving them away or to a shelter...

Can I do anything legally to stop my ex making false accusations of me killing our newborn?

What a terrible loss - and to have the father make it worse by blaming you. Here's the common sense answer to his accusation. If he really thought...

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At what point/age can a child saying no to wanting to go to their dads house be valid to not be used against me for contempt?

I agree with Mr. McCash, but I need to say that your post shows that it's you, not your daughter, that's the problem right now. I know letting...

What can i do to get my cusdty swtiched

Now you need to go to court to modify the prior order. Please call an attorney to make sure which court you should file in. If the father is in...