Double jeopardy is a term use in reference to criminal cases. Custody is a civil law issue, usually. In my jurisdiction, it is preferred that...

If I give physical custody of my child to someone am I losing custody of her?

Please contact an attorney before you agree to anything! I can't tell you how many times I have had to try to help mothers after they made...

Can I take my children?

Legally, you are the sole custodial parent of the children if you were unmarried at the time the children were born and a court has not determined...

Will Custody return to me and my wife if a emergency ex parte custody order is dismissed to lack of prosecution and goes through

Most likely yes. If your mother in law was the only party to petition the court (and no agency is involved) and that petition was dismissed, then...

The court says I proved my son's mother lied so I would not get served so she can gain custody, then how does she get punishe

Did you have an attorney during your proceedings? Did you file for custody? Until you properly state your position, the biological mother will be...

What can I do?

The courts view marital property as jointly owned no matter whos name it is in. If you want to try to get the car back, file for divorce and get a...

Legally I am married. I kicked out my husband over 2 years ago for extramarital affair and drinking. I want a divorce

If your spouse is in agreement with the terms of your dissolution, you can do a dissolution for a flat fee. Many attorneys do offer flat fees for...

If the Judge is entering a written decision then this matter has already gone to trial. The Judge will need to take time to draft his or her...

I am earning gross of $1440 a month? my husband for 4 years wants divorce because he cheated on me and found another,

You need to hire an attorney. You did not provide information regarding your husbands income. We have statutory factors here in OH that help us...

My ex wife may be in contempt of the divorce decree.

I can only speak in regards to OH and KY where I am licensed, but generally yes you need to file a motion for contempt. It might be wise to just...