I'm marry to a heroin addict, I have a 3 year old with her. I want full custody of my child and a restraining order against her.

First, I am sorry to hear that you are in this situation. When one parent uses illegal drugs and the other parent does not, it is possible that the...

Divorcing a bipolar narsisistic woman who attempted against her life last December

The issues you raise are complex and serious. If you are uncomfortable with our current attorney you may consult with other attorneys in your...

I would like to take my kids to my home country to visit this summer for two weeks. However, kids' father won't let us go.

If the court order states that both parents have to agree but you do not want to have to plead with your children's father, your best option may be...

1. You state the grounds for the dissolution of marriage ("divorce") is mental cruelty. If your case warrants it, you should allege an alternate...

I relocated to Chicago from Denver and am risking job loss as I am not performing up to owners standards for other co.

I believe you are stating that you signed an employment contract to work for Company B. As part of that employment, you relocated to Chicago. At...

Can I withhold my children from my ex-wife if we have joint custody, but I have physical custody? Can I be arrested?

The best course of action for you is to retain an attorney and immediately seek a modification of the custody order. The court will decide what is...

My husband recently purchased a home and I was not on the deed. We have a child together. We are now separating. Who gets home?

The issue is whether this new home is the marital home and thus "marital property". A court will decide if it is marital property and whether it...

Regarding marital home

It is not a good idea to unilaterally decide to circumvent a court order. It sounds as if the court ordered you to pay alimony and for her to pay...

Do I need a family lawyer?

Did the court's order that you received 9 years ago discuss medical expenses and coverage for your daughter? That is an important area that usually...

Fired a few months after filing sexual harassment complaint with HR

1. It is unlawful for an employer to fire an employee because she filed a sexual harassment complaint. Further, retaliation is taken very...