Can he be put in jail for kidnapping a minor and taking him out of state?

At this point, most courts will give preference to the wishes of your son, as he is almost 18. You certainly have the right to address a change in...

Will this order of protection go through?

An online forum is not the place to present your defense or facts, in fact it could be detrimental to your cause. You need an attorney.

Changing my sons last name

Changing a minor's name is not as simple as changing an adults name. If it is that important to you, I think it would be beneficial for you to...

Child visitation modification

If he did it in a pleading, it could be subject to sanctions under the code of civil procedure, but may not be perjury. Sanctions are not easy to...

Is it valid for a person to serve court papers to appear to my lawyer that is no longer representing me?

You don't need to be personally served or sign for anything. The father probably should have mailed a copy to your previous precious attorney and you.

Can I report 'suspected' domestic abuse of a friend?

Not to minimize emotional abuse, but I am not sure calling the police or an agency will benefit your friend. Obviously, the moment it escalates...

After divorce. 401k transfer question.

The 401k tens to be one of the bigger assets and the order in question is easy to mess up or be mistaken, especially because you are involving a...

Seek a consultation with an attorney in your area. Bring a few stubs along with any relevant court orders.

Do you have a specific issue? Your question is too open ended

I have twin boys that are 7 years old. Their father has not been in contact with them in almost 5 years, can I sever rights?

It is not something courts take lightly. I strongly recommend hiring legal counsel to assist you.