Can department of child services...

My first question is why is DCS involved? Is it due to her age? I'm not sure where exactly where you are located but I would think that DCS is...

There are a couple of potential answers to your question. First off, I always advise that anyone posting in these forums needs to find a local...

Grounds for Protection order

In Indiana there are generally 2 grounds for filing a protection order. The first is domestic violence i.e. physical violence between parties that...

Will I have to pay alimony to husband who I've been separated from for almost 10 yrs?

Indiana does not have "alimony" in place any more, it is now called Spousal Maintenance. There are really only three areas where spousal...

My son's father has a possible inheritance coming can child support intervene and collect?

Generally speaking the only interceptions done by the State or the Child Support office involve taxes when a party has an arrearage and they...

Do I need a lawyer for a protective order and hearing filed against me?

This is not a criminal matter at all as the previous poster alluded to. A protective order is a civil filing. Generally in Indiana and St. Joe...

How can I stop my sons's mother from postponing our case for custody?

Normally a Court will allow someone who wants an attorney an opportunity to find one. But it is not something that can go on forever. In my...

Can custody change at a contempt of parenting time hearing?

In almost all cases the answer would be no. Generally a Court will only decide a matter that has been officially set for that date. So in this...

What immediate actions can I take this instance to protect and see my son and my rights?

You are asking for a number of answers in this small fact pattern. I will attempt to address each one for you. First off, I always suggest when...

I am in the middle of a divorce and am currently working out of the country. My wife is living at our home in the USA.

First off, I would contact your attorney immediately and tell him to quit sending letters from his office to you via regular mail. I would ask for...