What if my petitioning spouse misses the court date for our divorce? We have a settlement signed.

You do not have to worry about the case being dismissed. It is possible the court will take testimony from you, or the judge may want to hear only...

Does my ex wife have any grounds to change the custody agreement because I want to introduce our daughter to my girlfriend of 3

It is unlikely for that to be a basis to change the custody agreement if your ex wife has "unclean hands" herself. She probably cannot come to the...

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Child custody after Divorce

This is a difficult question to answer because there are many, many factors that are considered when a court determines custody of children. For...

I violated my bond since my childs mother given me consent to visit my family? Got into verbal argument and she called police.

I agree with the previous poster. You need to speak to your attorney, the Public Defender, who is there to represent you. Why would you think it...

Who do I need to talk to about child support.

I agree with the previous poster's answer. Assuming you have a court order for child support, you should have it enforced. You can do that through...

Child Support and maintenance

The court will likely follow the maintenance formula in a situation where the combined gross incomes are less than $250,000 per year, but that is...

Can I trust a QDRO for retirement benefits written by the respondent's Attorney in a divorce case ?

I recommend that at the very least you have your own attorney review and approve the QDRO before it gets entered with the court.

I have an 18 year old senior in high school who has decided to not visit her father anymore. Does she have to go?

I am not licensed to practice in OH, so I'm not certain of the laws in Ohio concerning minor children and visitation with a non-custodial parent....

I have full custody of my children,ex husb has been absent from their lives for over 6 yrs. Can I ask for term of his rights

I am not licensed to practice law in Indiana, however, it sounds like you do not need to terminate his rights. First, I'm not sure whether there is...

Can I stay the residential custody parent?

You should seek legal counsel. I'm not sure why you would agree to submit to mental and drug screening. It sounds like it should have been mutual...