If I'm the father battling to get custody of my son how can I get the mother to stop saying negative things about me to him?

If one hasn't been appointed by the court already, your attorney, or you, should ask that a guardian ad litem (GAL) be appointed immediately. The...

How can I get legal custody of my brother? He's been living with me for a year. Both legal parents are ok with arrangement.

That he has been living with you for a year is helpful. In Oregon, the courts look to see if there is a parent-child relationship for the six...

You can sue her, but you still have to prove that she lied. It's not going to be enough to show that the case was dismissed. You're going to have...

Will I be able to get temporary custody of a minor with the mother's consent but not the father's?

Unlikely. Unless he just doesn't care. But if he has the child, you have little chance. Going to court is just what he needs to do to gain...

Can my wife file herassment if we are not legally separated or divorced

She can file a harassment complaint. You should, though it's not easy, stop contacting her and start protecting yourself. You likely don't meet...

My wife has a TRO hearing tomorrow with regards to our 2 yr old son. I received her response to that order yesterday.

The relevance of your past conduct is minimal in a TRO hearing. This hearing is about her, not about you. If there are concerns about you, she...

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I'm currently paying 2 child support court orders and one will end next month because my oldest child will be 18.

It doesn't mean that it will increase, but that it can increase. I believe NC reviews orders every four years. At that time they will look at...

In Family Court, when is it to late to provide answers to court ordered discovery?

You definitely need to file paperwork as soon as possible. Notify the court that you were unaware and that when you became aware, you provided...

Court orders are interpreted by a variety of people and so, as you point out, it is going to depend on who is reading the order. That is why when...

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What can I do legally if my ex-wife has not followed the court order for her visitation in over a year?

Your situation is better than you might think. While she is attempting to convince the court that you denied placement, you should point out that...