What are some requirements that would help a father get joint (50-50) custody?

Unfortunately, this happens all too often. Domestic violence is a major factor in deciding sole custody due to statute. A certified batterers...

If I am court ordered 425 and I file a motion of contempt can she take me back to court to change the placement order?

These are very separate issues. They will not hear placement modifications as part of a contempt filing, especially if it is for money. There...

What are my options for being able to move from the US to Germany with my son after getting a divorce? Will this be hard?

If you have a signed agreement then I would submit that to the court as a stipulation. That will increase your chances of actually being able to...

I am bipolar and was made legal guardian of my mother. During manic states, I used her money for my personal use.

First this is not a family law question. It is Civil Law and Criminal Law. If they bring a criminal charge of embezzlement you may be able to...

First I would do a Demand for Production of Records and request a copy of their credit report. Then in 30 days when they do not product it, you...

Cant find my marriage license record. I checked with Illinois clerk of court and they cannot find any record of marriage.

Clerk of Courts is not where you generally go. In Wisconsin it is the County Clerk not the clerk of courts. I suggest you call the Illinois...

I make 87,000/yr, my boyfriend 75,000/yr. what should I draft into a prenup for the distribution of assets if we get divorced?

The issues are bigger than that. To start with you need to pick a state of law that will be the laws your divorce would be guided by. You may...

Can the school tell me what last name my child must use? Daughter uses my maiden name, not the fathers last name.

This is hardly a prenuptial issue. I would suggest calling the school superintendent and asking someone from his office. If you file the...

I just recently got joint custody this April now my ex is threatening to go for full custody.

In the first two(2) years after a judgment is ordered, it takes LOTS to changes either custody or placement. 1) there must be a substantial change...

I recently got engaged & my fiance has been driving my daughter to day care. My ex now wants to go back to court 4 full custody

In the first two(2) years after a judgment is ordered, it takes LOTS to changes either custody or placement. 1) there must be a substantial...