Who has custody? what should i do next?

The very first thing you should consider doing is hiring a lawyer to review the existing custody order and discuss this in more detail in order to...

Will I be informed if there has been a response to the petition and summons from the other party prior to custody court date?

If the other party files an answer to your petition they are required to serve you with a copy of that answer and file proof of service with the...

Is there an Atty, or multiple attys, that can help me, in MN, to move my TX divorce along? Help me find safe housing? Anything?

You definitely will need an attorney licensed in Texas to represent you in your Texas divorce case. There may be attorneys who are licensed in...

Is paternity established and custody determined at the same court proceeding?

Yes, a paternity proceeding in court can deal with paternity, custody, parenting time/visitation, child support, and other matters. Sometimes it...

Do the fathers have custody rights?

Minnesota law says that if the mother is not married when her child is born, the mother has sole legal and physical custody of the child until...

Can my daughter move to another state with her baby? Does she need the father's approval?

Minnesota law says that if the mother is not married when her child is born, the mother has sole legal and physical custody of the child until...

Is mediation a must? How can mediation be avoided if both parties know they disagree on an issue?

I agree with the other lawyers who have already answered this. Yes, you can be required to go to mediation even if you think (or think you know)...

Who has a better chance of custody? Once we go to court

No lawyer can tell you "who has a better chance of custody" based only on the information you provided. Custody determinations are made based on...

A fully-signed lease agreement is a legally binding contract that all parties should be legally bound by. Unless there is some special clause in...

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Is it a good idea to open your own checking account before the divorce is finalized?

Yes, it is a good idea to open your own bank account(s) in your own separate name before a divorce is finalized, for lots of reasons. The question...