How do I open a case to get custody from another state?

You will need to go to Missouri to accomplish this task as it has jurisdiction over her (based on your other post about the child being a ward of...

Do I have a chance of getting custody of my little sister?

I believe you would be able to pursue being appointed her custodian or guardian If this is a Indiana case and you still live in Indiana. This is...

Indiana law does provide a direct mechanism by which a sibling can sue for visitation. However, you may be able to intervene in a divorce case if...

Does a parent have to be financially stable in order to terminate the grandparents legal guardianship?

I do not believe the Court would terminate the guardianship and return the children to you if you are not financially stable. You need to be able...

What should I do? Should I worry? I'm terrified.

First, he has to legally have paternity established. The paternity affidavit determines that he is biologically the father but the Court has to...

See details below. What are my options to pay the arrears to him in a trust or another vehicle to support him in stead of her?

If Mom is agreeable to this I think the Court would easily approve it. However, the reality is that during the period of time you were not paying...

Question regarding Child support and what happens with the role of custodial parent.

I believe there is room to argue either side of the issue. However, based on my experience, most Courts put the controlled expenses with the...

Need to amend schedule B and C in Chapter 7 in Illinois and possible pending medical malpractice suit

You can use "unknown" for the amount of the claim. I am not sure about the exemptions, but you definitely need to list the suit and indicate the...

What are the steps and timelines for obtaining a divorce in the state of Indiana after 17 years of marriage and 2 minor children

You have to file a dissolution of marriage action. The action must stay open on the Court's docket for 60 days before it can be finalized. The...

Family my name is cory almost 9 yrs ago my ex-wife got divorced and her and the child disappeared and i just now located them

You need to look at your divorce decree. Unless your parenting time was supervised (a third party such as her Mother) then you are automatically...