What type of legal Counsel is required to respresent a respondent who has been served with a CPO?

You should speak with a family law attorney who has experience in both child custody and domestic violence protection orders. If the CPO was filed...

Father does not have any statutorily recognized custody rights unless there is a court order that addresses custody and visitation. According to...

Child support has been set based on a low unemployed income. However the spouse has been employed for a much higher income in

In some cases, when a person appears to be willfully unemployed, their past income might be relevant to prove how much they "could or should" be...

After a period of time if a parenting schedule isn't followed does it become void?

Parenting plans do not become void simply because they have not been followed. Lots of parties find that as time goes by, the schedule does not...

Can my son keep his kids without having custody?

Both your son and his wife have equal parental rights with regards to the children. That means that the children can live with him just as they...

Mom and Father were sentenced to prison - what do I file to care for the 3 children? They are in agreement for me keep them.

The short answer would be to go down to Juvenile Court and petition for custody. You should seek out an attorney to assist you in drafting the...

I need to know what the difference is if I file for divorce rather than my husband. We have a 5 year old daughter.

There are a lot of things that are relevant to a thorough answer, that is not included in your question. I will try to sort through some of those...

I have sole custody of my daughter. Her father and I are not married. Can I legally move out of state with her?

This is a delicate issue, and the answer to your question depends on factors not addressed in your question. Is there a current custody or...

You are not able to just "choose" who you want to live with, however your grandparents or aunt could petition for custody, or legal guardianship of...

Family law- can I get in trouble for claiming my son on taxes for last year when my divorce was finalized this year?

Are the "papers" you referenced, the "Separation Agreement"? A Separation Agreement is enforceable as a contract from the time that it is signed,...