My son is in jail and may be looking at prison can I get legal guardianship of his daughter until his return

You will need to prove to the Court that the mother is unfit and that it is in the best interests of the child that she be with you. You should...

What should I do legally if my ex allows our son to be taken out of state with his family member?

He can take the child out of state without your permission for up to ninety days along as it does not violate a specific provision I. A court...

Can my brothers PO decide he can't have contact with his wifes children after the court said he could?

Yes. The probation officer and the Department of Corrections have the right to set the conditions of probation. The rules can be varied during...

As a parent, you are still legally responsible for him until he is 18 years of age. You should obtain an order in family court awarding you...

I believe you would be best off with a motion to reopen the order.Based upon the facts you cited, the order should be vacated. You should consult...

Can I get a new placement hearing?

You can either move to modify the current order because shared placement will no longer be practical if she resides two hours away. You could also...

Ex Husband's girlfriend is defaming me and my underage daughters on facebook is it possible to get a restraining order ?

You may have grounds for filing a harassment injunction if this type if conduct is repetitive and for no legitimate purpose. You should consult...

How can i get the DA to re-open my battery case and pursue charges against my husband?

The DAhas the discretion to charge a crime. You, however, have the right to file a civil action against him for battery.

Child support

She is required to show that there has been a substantial change of circumstances before a child support order is modified. You should discuss...

Is it possible to get child support ordered after 11 years of no ordered support? (50% joint and physical)

Whether someone pays child support is independent of how placement should be decided. The standard for placement is always the best interest of...