RE: How can I get custody of my great nieces

This is a very sad situation. You can contact the police who can do a child welfare check request. Usually the officers will individually...

How do I convince the judge to rule in my favor when I have been absent from their lives for so long?

While I understand you have knowledge of the law beyond most, I urge you to consult with an attorney. There are many attorneys who will handle...

Do I stand a good chance of getting custody?

There are several standards to obtain a modification of custody, one of them is endangerment. Seek the services of an attorney experienced in...

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My divorce decree states I have full physical custody of my 16 yr old, can I still stand on this though we are now 50/50?

You have the right to enforce the current terms of your divorce decree. Seek the advice of an experienced family law attorney immediately in your...

How difficult and timely for an emergency petition to relocate to another state

Please seek the services of an experienced family law attorney. There are specific factors the court must consider with your request to move out...

Can my e. Husband demand our son change schools because the ex thinks the school he lives near is 'better?'

I am presuming you have joint legal custody, which is typical. I suggest you review your current court order. Does it provide for mediation? Or...

Can I modify child custody at this point?

Please meet with an experienced family law attorney as a motion for modifying custody is very fact specific. The issue may be more about modifying...

Does my kids father have any rights or say on the man I'm involve with?

Even though he has not seen the children, you do not mention whether there is any kind of order regarding his parenting time rights. That would...

Which parents weekend is this, legally?

Since the order is specific as to the start date, these weekends are yours. I suggest you try to work these things out with the father of your...

Can I relocate with my son to Washington?

You would need to determine which court has the authority to address this question. Since the original order arises out of Illinois, speak with...