Dealing with joint custody. Can I sign custody of my child to my mother?

The fact that you and the other parent were never married is not relevant. If the other parent is available and willing to have your son stay with...

My name is only name mentioned on deed and mortgage, do I have to share proceeds of house sale with him?

The issue of what is treated as separate property and what is treated as joint property is very fact-specific, and how a court might rule on the...

What are the laws for an unwed mother to relocate her and her children to another state?

I concur with Legal Aid. As long as there is no custody order or case pending in the court, she is free to re-locate. However, she should proceed...

How to subpoena?

What makes you believe you have the authority to issue a subpoena? As previously stated, you need an attorney to assist you in preparing a case....

How to subpoena work travel history for Custody battle.

You are right to be concerned, and you are correct that if you want to reduce father's parenting time you must have real evidence. A word of...

Unless an order changing custody of the oldest child from the other parent to you was entered when the child came to live with you, child support...

Do I need to have my lawyer attend a hearing for a name change of my child?

It is always best to be represented by legal counsel when appearing in court, but the decision is yours. The court can't force you to have a lawyer...

Can past child support be dropped if the custodial parent agrees to? If so, how much can be dropped?

The general rule is that parents cannot bargain away the right of their children to child support. However, when a payer has a substantial...

My son's father is scaring me. Do I have to let him see my son? My son loves him but he is four and doesn't understand?

You need to file a motion requesting supervised parenting time and alcohol screening. However you must present a credible case to the court, not...

My fiance has a show cause hearing for non payment of support.

Why not have him call or stop by the Friend of the Court office with proof of payment. It sounds like a show cause hearing and as long as he has...