Your decree governs. She needs permission from the court to behave differently. The form Paula refers to is 8832 (see links). The court can...

Should I get a Protection Order?

Why would you get a PPO? You contacted him, his sister won't talk to you and his dad is acting "funny." You've contacted his entire family in the...

Joint legal custody violation?

It's impossible to answer without more information, but it seems to me that your ex's actions were either abusive, or necessary. If necessary,...

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What steps do I take to have a custody hearing rescheduled so that I have time to afford to hire an attorney?

To gain more time, you need to file a motion to adjourn. As he is your ex-husband, I assume there is a custody order in place. You or your...

If a custodial parent got a good job in another state, what would happen if they move but don't notify the friend of the court?

He or she must seek permission from the other parent or the Court before the move, and will not be able to seek redress from another court.

Do I need an attorney for guardianship of my disabled daughter and her three year old son? I'm they're caregiver.

It depends on the nature of your daughter's illness. If she is likely to recover within a reasonable time, you may not need to become his...

What is my first step in makeing sure I keep custody of my children while starting a divorce?

This is a very complicated question, to which the answer is - go see an attorney before you do anything else. To alleviate a bit of your...

Unfortunately, there's really no way anyone can answer that without at least having read the order scheduling the settlement conference. Odds...

What are my chances of changing my kids school district if I have joint legal and physical custody.

I'd be interested to see how your custody order describes your custody arrangement. Does it actually say "joint legal?" If so, the gentlemen...

Would it be faster to go through court or use a online application to file for divorce?

For a truly uncontested divorce, you may consider hiring an attorney who provides "unbundled" legal services. This is when an attorney agrees to...