Child support

Four requests to change support in one year certainly sounds excessive. Unless you or she have experienced four significant changes in income or...

My wife is divorcing me. She sold all household items. Wants me to pay for her expensive attorney now. Wants maintenance etc.

I agree that you should consult with an experienced family lawyer. Some of the facts you mention, such as the length of the marriage, your...

How to overturn a GAL recommendation

The GAL is a lawyer like any other. Although judges generally give the GAL's recommendations significant weight, the GAL must support her position...

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My pregnant sister is in a very abusive relationship and wants to leave Wisconsin with their 2 year old and come to Iowa.

This situation requires a safety plan for your sister, and a careful discussion with an experienced lawyer to ensure that, if she chooses to leave...

Financial matters are usually separate from custodial and child placement rights. However, if your husband has no place to live and no ability to...

Can/should I get sole custody of my children?

I agree with the other posters. First, find a safe place for yourself and your son. Then file for a restraining order and custody. You...

How does one move out of the country with their young minor children is one involved parent still lives in the US?

Dad does not have to give up his rights, but the move will significantly change his ability to see the children. There are specific laws in...

Each judge will approach this issue differently. Often, the judges will find the evaluator to meet the expert witness standard. There are times...

I agree with the previous posters. You must inform the judge, and it will delay the process. However, that is preferable to withholding the...

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My son is in prison and wants to sign over his parental rights to my husband and myself. We want to know how and what it entails

Grandparent visitation is an option. Another option is for you to request a guardianship of your grandson. The success of a guardianship request...