Changing from a shared parenting plan to sole custody is a very steep hill to climb. His burden is to show that significant changes have occurred...

Can i ask a probate court to appoint a guardian ad litem to minor child ?

You must absolutely get in contact with a lawyer. If mother has made you continued contact with your child impossible, that is a valid defense to a...

While I agree with Attorney Kotler, I would add that a complete absence from your child's life for a year would make the father's consent to a...

I receive spousal support. My ex is laid off and isn't paying. This is my live able income. Can I apply for unemployment?

Unemployment is for people who have lost wages. The loss of spousal support (only) would not qualify. Your former spouse can apply for...

I generally agree with Attorney Jennings, but would add that sometimes a deed from someone who owned a house prior to the marriage to a new spouse...

I'm separated. No court orders involved. We have a 14 year old daughter that currently lives with him and she wants to come back

If there are no court orders, you both have the same legal rights to custody of the child. She can just live with you. I agree with Atty Harp - go...

An Acknowledgement requires both Mother and Father to sign, under oath, so yes, they can agree to swear to an untruth to make him "legal dad" even...

Can I gain custody of my little sister, she is 15 and I am 20?

Yes, file a motion and ask for legal custody. Also file the consent of Mother and produce the criminal conviction and inmate status of Father. Most...

What if the child wants to live with the non/custodial parent?

There are so many things that go with custody - child support, health insurance responsibility, the ability to claim the child tax credit on taxes...

Am I actually married or were my marriage license imminently void?

Go see a lawyer. If he has a valid marriage still, you can annul your purported marriage. It is also a ground for divorce.