Do they have the grounds? Can I fight for my family back?

Hi there. First of all, I'm sorry you're going through this. It must be incredibly stressful and frustrating. Especially if you're not getting...

What would be the best way of trying to obtain joint legal and physical custody of my 3 year old son?

If there is already a court order (or court-approved agreement) in place regarding your son's custody, then you will have to show a substantial and...

Possibly, depending on the severity of the disorder. Is he able to work? Does he have a job now? Can he make enough to support himself? If so,...

Whats best to do with a women that my husband cheated with in another state who is not claiming she is pregnant/ other issues?

If she is really pregnant and she thinks your husband is the father, then she will need to file a petition to establish paternity in court. If he...

What can I do about a father refusing to return child after visitation?

File a contempt action with the court that handled the custody case in the first place.

Me and my husband have 50% custody of our daughter. Must we follow our original 50% schedule?

Usually for a judge to approve joint physical custody with 50/50 parenting time, you will need to have a specific parenting time plan - like one...

Can a 17 year old leave home in AZ cross state lines to chicago then to indiana without legal issues?

Under Indiana law, yes, running away while a minor is a misdemeanor. But if the situation is truly as dire as you have described, the girl should...

Filed for divorce 3/2012. Paid $6000, still not divorced. Can I get any $ back?

What was the paperwork? Was it discovery - interrogatories, requests for production, etc? If so, then typically there's a deadline of 30 days to...

Indiana Paternity Affidavit?

Until Dad has established paternity, he has NO rights to the child whatsoever. But the paternity affidavit is only one way to establish paternity....

Do non-custodial parents have any rights?

Depends what specific rights you mean. Because if the NCP hasn't seen the child for years, then he or she would have a hard time jumping into...