If you want to ensure that he divorce proceeds even if the petitioner voluntarily dismisses it or fails to proceed with prosecution of the divorce,...

Can my boyfriend adopt my 11 year old son?

No. You must first be married to your boyfriend and have the biological father's parental rights terminated If the biological father will not...

Is child custody trial of an infant before a judge, or a jury?

Normally, trials are before a judge, depending on the County of your case. In some Counties, a Court Commissioner may hold an evidentiary hearing,...

Am I within my rights?

What does the current Order say is his placement time. If it is reasonable visitation upon reasonable notice, you can tell him that the requested...

Pregnant ex wants full custody. I've tried to reach out but she just belittles and calls me names. How do I show court I tried?

Maintain a written log of all attempts you have made to the mother in which you want to be a part of this child's life. Try to be a the hospital...

It varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Some CPS workers may believe that you are endangering the health of the child if you smoke marijuana...

If court gives me 25/75 custody even if I don’t want any, can I refuse?

A Court can not force you to take your placement.

No. However, if a parent's parental rights are involuntarily terminated, that can be a ground for a future termination of parental rights to...

Do I still have to pay child support?

To avoid a child support obligation for this child, your parental rights would have needed to be terminated in children's court and a stepparent or...

If my ex girlfriend left me a year ago do I have to legally pay her bills rent car payments? We have a 6 year old son together.

You were never married. Unless the car loan is also in your name, you have no obligation to pay her car loan or other bills. Depending on your...