Do my fiancé and I need to be married for him to adopt my daughter?

It would help. As a former judge, I can tell you that the judge needs to conduct two separate, bifurcated cases - a relinquishment of the parenting...

I agree. You do not want to play games with Child Support Services and have them file a Motion to Compel with the Court or a Motion for Contempt....

Can I get full or even sole custody?

Possibly, but you would definitely be much better served with an experienced family law attorney that you can find here on Avvo with the Find a...

Ex husband threatening to watch me?

You need to seek a civil protection order/ restraining order against your ex-husband.

Regarding passports

If you half sole custody and decision-making, you can get the passports for your children without your ex. If you have joint custody, then you need...

How Will A Criminal Defense Attorney Justify Assault?

This is impossible to answer from the limited facts that you have provided to us. An individual has the right to use physical force to protect...

What is the staute of limitation for a DUI? (4th)

Yes, the warrant follows them around and on a 4th DUI most judges will leave the warrant in place FOREVER (I did as a judge). Why would any judge...

As a former judge, I would just be happy that you realized the mistake and turned yourself in to get the case reset and would not have punished you...

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Can a judge's order in a civil case be appealed?

It depends on when the judge's order was issued in order to determine as to whether an appeal can be pursued. If it has been a couple of months and...

Can I sue my company for defamation?

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