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?

Would it look bad? It might. But considering all the issues she has had, I don't think you would be considered to be acting unreasonably if you...

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There is no specific calculation set out for spousal support like there is for child support. The spousal support guidelines are based on a large...

How do I help the father of my child in a domestic violence case?

I would suggest that you tell the truth. If he didn't do anything at all to you, tell them that. If he did, be honest about that and explain to...

Can I get rights to see my granddaughter more often?

Yes, it is possible to get more contact with your granddaughter. You will have to file a Motion with the Court, (either Juvenile or Domestic...

I would like to speak to an experienced lawyer regarding my situation as soon as possible.

Finding someone local here is a very good idea. Either to hire or at least to discuss your case and what preparations you should make for your...

Is it possible for me to be prosecuted off of this?

If, as you said in your post, YOU didn't contact THEM, you didn't make any offers or didn't discuss a proposition with them, you have nothing to fear.

When it comes to step-parents discipline, what is and isn't allowed according to law?

Do you mean that you never went to court about custody, visitation etc., and that you just let him see the child even though there are no orders...

Is this standard procedure in a custody case?

While I wouldn't say it is "normal" procedure, it is certainly not unusual. When someone hires an attorney, a court almost always continues the...

Can I file a restraining order to prevent them from locking me out before our agreed upon date? What are my legal options?

There is an old saying that " An oral agreement is worth the paper it's written on"......meaning not worth much. I think your "friend" is doing ...

Is a parent allowed to refuse time to be made up when given a 24+ hour notic?e

I want to see if I've got this right: They have a scheduled visitation time and pick-up and drop-off time. And he has asked her to change those...