I HAVE A PENDING ORDER TO MODIFY CUSTODY AND WANT PRIMARY CUSTODY BACK

Attorneys Goldstein and Schlesinger have given excellent answers. All that I would add is that many cases are won by the parent who shows that...

Hello, I am in a nasty custody case. And my ex-lawyer had an agreement at the daycare of my children for him not to go there?

The question posed implies that there is an ongoing dispute in court. A parent cannot unilaterally decide what visitation is going to be--the days,...

HELP NEEDED!!! I WANT TO BE A FATHER TO MY CHILD BUT SHE WON'T LET ME. DON'T FATHERS HAVE RIGHTS TOO???

I agree with the excellent answers of both counsel. I would only add that it is important to move quickly. What if she moves away--even to another...

A psychologist just billed us for unpaid insurance from two years ago. Are we responsible to pay this bill?

If the bill is prohibitively high, the psychologist may also agree to a payment schedule, or a discount for full payment. It might also be wise to...

I raised and supported my grandson for over 5 yrs. The mother won't let anyone see him now. I want grandparents rights.

Both counsel have given excellent answers. The court is sometimes reluctant to encourage what in some families may become a 4 way battle--the...

The State has limited resources when a father is determined to evade service of process. A private attorney will often employ the services of a...

My daughter is about to have a baby. She is planning to divorce the father asap. Does she have to give the baby his last name?

For married parents, the birth record contains the names of both the mother and father. This record is maintained by the Department of Public...

If the judge verbally told my ex something but did not install it in the parentage agreement is it considered a verbal order?

I agree with counsel--a valid Order must be in writing. Occasionally, also, the judge makes a finding of fact or makes a decree and the words do...

IF I PAY 1/3 OF COLLEGE EXPENSES AND MY 19YR OLD DAUGHTER IS PLANNING TO MOVE OUT OF STATE TO LIVE WITH HER BOYFRIEND

Clearly, there is no obligation to provide support for the daughter's boyfriend. It is not stated whether the daughter's friend is supplementing...

My dad lives alone and is a hoarder. Am I responsible for his well being?

There is no responsibility for his behavior--unless you are a co-owner of his property and he is being cited for building code violations. Also,...

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