If the custodial parent frequently lives in a shelter with the child could the other parent win custody?

I agree with Ms. Hilbush. However, one factor to consider is whether Mom's living situation is any different now than it was whenever custody was...

My ex-husband and I reside in Indiana and have been operating with joint custody for 8 yrs with our now 20 yr old.......

I agree with my colleague. If you and your former husband cannot come to an agreement on this, then it will be necessary to try to modify custody....

Changing child's last name to match married name

No, it may be possible to accomplish the name change without adoption. And adoption is a BIG deal, so a name change should not be the reason you...

My husband has asked for a divorce and has been working in Hong Kong for 6 months. If filed there how would I be served in US?

If your husband files in Hong Kong, it's unlikely that the Hong Kong court will have any jurisdiction/authority over you, unless you lived there or...

What outcome should occur if a judge enters a provisional order which is done post-dissolution clearly making it invalid?

OFten times a judge will decide that more than one hearing is necessary for custody modifications, etc., because they're such a big deal. So the...

Do I have to continue to pay court order college fees for my son, if he didn't maintain his full time status?

If the court order conditioned your responsibility to pay his tuition on his maintaining fulltime status, then you are not required to continue to...

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When a spouse stops paying spousal support as directed by the court, what do I have to do to get the person to continue to pay?

If you think your spouse is deliberately refusing to follow the court's order, then you should pursue contempt against him. If the court finds...

Can I claim my daughter on taxes even if our divorce papers state we alternate years? I am the custodial parent

You may be ELIGIBLE to claim her (as far as meeting the government's requirements to do so), but you are not ENTITLED to claim her, because the...

What papers do I need to file?

You'll need to file a Petition to Establish Paternity, Custody, and Support with the court, letting the court know that you are the child's father,...

I asked a question about child support and my my watching my kids. I got some responses back but they gave me different answers

The purpose of this forum is not to definitively "answer" your question. It's to provide general legal information that may help you make choices...