Can I have my kids stay with me when I file for divorce?

Make sure you notify your soon-to-be ex of your vaca plans/itinerary in writing, and make the kids available to speak with him by phone, preferably...

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How do I go about getting my mother-in-law to remove her stuff from my house now that my husband is not allowed at the house?

First, itemize in writing all the items, and take pictures of the items to protect yourself. Next, send a letter to the mother-in-law listing all...

Will my remarriage effect my childrens child support?

Unless you and your husband own a closely-held business that is the source of his income, the answer is: "probably not." Just because you file...

I got a misdemeanor back in August for being in public drunk and my court date is tomorrow cant afford an attorney.

Assuming you don't have any valid defenses, you want to try and plea to ONE misdemeanor "under advisement" (meaning that, if you stay good for a...

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Does the mother of my child have to be married for the child to be adopted to another man?

I do not believe the Court would permit an adoption under those circumstances, but I defer to those Family Law lawyers who also do a lot of...

Hi I've been divorced for over20+yrs. Would like to take my maiden name back .Do I really have to pay hundreds of dollars for it

With the Judgment of Divorce entered some 20 years ago, you will have to do a separate Name Change Petition. I would kindly recommend you very...

Is there a way to sign off your child even if the mother is not married.

Most Judges will not agree to terminate your parental rights unless there is a step-father who is willing to step in and legally adopt the child. ...

Absent domestic violence issues, I often advise my clients to NOT cease cohabitation, as it may detrimentally affect the person's position in a...

A husband and wife are separated. The husband lives in Michigan and the wife lives in Georgia. The wife gets pregnant and has

I would kindly recommend you re-post your question under AVVO's Georgia family law section, as Georgia law will likely apply. If the man now...

My daughter was arrested for domestic violence against her husband.she had two black eyesbut was still arrested.

Do you know why the probation officer "upped it" to daily tests? Did she fail a random test? Most Judges give a LOT of deference to their...