Is it punishable by law if my girlfriend who is 15 visits me (I'm 18) from another state?

In addition to the sage advice that you may face charges for criminal sexual conduct, if she is visiting you without the consent of her parents you...

My colleague Matt Catchick has given you excellent information and advice. I would only add that if you and the father are not married, you will...

If an engagement is called off and the man wants the ring returned, can the woman ask for half expenses paid in return?

You can certainly file a small claims seeking contribution to expenses laid out in anticipation of the wedding. Good luck to you.

I was told what I need to do to request back alimony payments, but I wasn't told how to do it.

Assuming you have court-ordered alimony, call your Friend of the Court and inquire whether it will do an enforcement proceeding for you. That is...

How do I prevent Alimony from forever being modified

While I am sorry for the hard time you have had with your ex, the only issue that will help your case is his income. If you can prove he makes more...

Would this be a good case for termination of parental rights?

This is a very interesting fact situation. If there is no open CPS case and mother seeks to terminate guardianship, you are going to need...

My sons mother was arrested tonight. How do I file for emergency custody?!

If I were you, and you really cannot afford an attorney, I would call the clerk for the judge assigned to your case, explain the situation and ask...

How can i keep my childs bio dad from getting parenting time, and have her adopted by my partner so she is his legal child

I am very sorry to hear you have a seriously ill child, and hope that he will have a complete recovery. You apparently are aware that the adoption...

Father has played tongue touch with his child, should he be able to visit unsupervised? How can I protect the children?

I am uncertain what "tongue touch" is but it sounds as if you are familiar and that you believe it involves inappropriate touching of the children...

We have had physical custody of our 2 grandchildren for 2.5 years. Their mother is trying to get them, and has an attorney

I have to surmise that the reason the FOC is not concerned with the CPS investigation is because it knows that if the CPS allegations are...