Is there a certain amount of time of no contact and no payment of child support to where custody rights are forfeited?

You already have custody, right? So don't worry about it. If she shows up only once a year, she shows up once a year. Keep a calendar just in...

Myself and my ex husband were married over 20 years in Illinois. (Got so divorced in Illinois) and my husband was ordered per di

I think you need to finish your question.

My ex husband is residential parent of our kids, his gf is a director/nurse at hospital I delivered@, she told him stuff can't c

This is definitely a HIPAA violation. My guess is that she will definitely lose her job if the hospital finds out. There also could be a lawsuit...

I have legal custody of my grandchild due to abandonment and now the father is saying he going for custody. Can he get custody

I don't how long you've had your grandchild, but there does come a time when it is so destructive to change custody. If Father is asking for...

Can I get emancipated when I’m 16 almost 17 when my mom doesn’t want me too?

Nope., not unless your mother says you can...and that should be in a writing signed by her just to be safe.

What should I do?

If he hasn't paid support, he hasn't sent anything substantial to your child or even sent her letters for a year or more, your husband can file for...

I think you could make a strong argument that it is not income but, instead, payment for a nonmarital asset. I'm guessing that you don't pay taxes...

Can and if so, how do I get custody of my daughter?

Hire a local attorney. Explain the whole situation to him or her and ask for an honest opinion. Follow his or her advice. I hope your lengthy...

What steps do I need to take to gain custody from my son's mother?

Yes, you can file for emergency custody. There is no guarantee that you will win custody even on a temporary basis, but it is something that you...

What is the time frame to properly dispose of a family court case?

I'm sorry to tell you that justice does not always move as fast as it should. I'm sorry that you cannot get what you want and perhaps deserve in a...