Can we take our 6 year old niece on vacation out of state with only mother's consent?

It sounds as if you and your husband have been your niece's de facto custodian, notwithstanding the lack of a court order. If your niece's mother...

Moving with children before or after filing for divorce.

Relocation cases are very fact sensitive and the outcome can turn on several factors. Indiana's Relocation Statute codified under 31-17-2.2, et...

My marriage lasted 5 mos. no kids or property . went to court after 60 days, then she said she has a lawyer, no appearance made

There is no set time period by which a divorce must be finalized as each case turns on its own set of facts and circumstances. Some divorces can...

My ex has had no contact with our daughter since 2009, he was ordered to pay for health insurance & med expenses. what can i do?

I'll address each of your issues separately. If you are looking to obtain reimbursement for health insurance and medical expenses your ex was...

Can I get a hard ship license even though I owe back child support ? I owe like 24000 so getting it all paid to get hold on lice

It will depend upon the specific facts and circumstances of your case. A hardship licenses is issued for limited purposes, usually to allow...

Can I lose all my parental right?

Termination of parental rights is an extreme course of action and a last resort employed by DCS when all other efforts to rectify a situation have...

Can his previous felony for domestic violence affect a child neglect charge?

I agree with my colleague above. You have not indicated whether or not you are currently represented by an attorney. If you are not, you should...

If you are represented by and attorney, he or she can do that for you. If you are not represented, you can go to the clerk's office where the case...

How do i go about having someone held in contempt of court and how much will it cost me in a custody case

I agree with my colleagues if there is an existing child custody and parenting time order in place; however, you have not indicated there is an...

I agree with my colleague and it should also be noted your ex's girlfriend should not be disciplining your children at all if your ex if present...