How do I go about switching a legal separation to a divorce?

You can request that it be converted to a judgment of divorce any time prior to entry of judgment of legal separation. In fact, now is the time to...

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Can I pick up my daughter from daycare for the day while my ex is working during her placement?

Thins should be addressed in your Marital Settlement Agreement or temporary orders. Often, a parent is required to pay for day care for a...

What can I do? Mother of my child moved with one days notice out of state and is now hiding my child from me?

If there is a current placement order and you are recognized legally as the father, you could contact the police to report concealing the...

Can my ex pull our daughter out of parochial school?

Is there an order requiring her to attend this school? If there is, he needs to file a motion to change schools. The Court's normally remain with...

I was married in 1990. We separated in 2004. Can we get a fast divorce. Both are in agreement.

If you still have one minor child, you should consult an experienced family law attorney. There will still be involved placement and support issues.

If I marry my boyfriend, will my income be considered for the amount of child support he owes?

In addition to the response above, if your soon to be husband intentionally reduces his income because you are picking up the financial slack,...

How old does a kid have to be to to make their own decision in a placement case?

There is no magical age for a child to decide. However, the Court, through the recommendation of a Guardian ad Litem, will be advised of the...

Need a free consultation on a custody case in 2 states. New Berlin

Nothing like being kicked when you are down! Were you married to the father or was there a paternity action regarding your children? There are...

Is it ok for a 14 yr old girl to share a bedroom with a 9 yr.old.boy?

It is certainly not an ideal situation. The father should speak with the mother about this situation. If he has adequate space for his children,...

My fiance's ex-wife is refusing to allow him to see their daughter. She is 14. She also states she doesn't want to come here.

This could be considered parental alienation, which is a great factor in determining custody and placement. However, a teenager is more difficult...