How to get a continuous for court for my brother who is out of town

Your brother will have to hire an experienced family law attorney, who regularly practices in the court where the action is pending, to represent...

Modifying parenting plan

If you want any change in the custody schedule to be enforceable, then you need to have the court approve the changes. The only way to do that is...

Do you have to force a child to see father - I have legal custody and he is erratic in requests to see children.

If there is a court order granting him custody and visitation rights, and he wants to see the children on his court-ordered time, then you should...

You can certainly try. However, in most instances, trying to remove someone from your house involves calling the police. In my experience, most...

What happens if I didn't show up for a hearing on an ex parts order against me?

If you failed to appear, and your wife did appear and did not dismiss the case, it is most likely that a default judgment was entered against you. ...

Can I leave home at 16 without emancipation?

You are not emancipated at age 16, even though you are in college. If you move out, and you are counting on support for your education from your...

What should I be worried about?

You need to immediately get an experienced family law attorney in the county where the case is pending. If you do not respond to his discovery...

Do I have to sign divorce papers

Yes, she can file without your consent. And, if she does, you may still have some financial responsibility arising out of the divorce. If you are...

What legal action can be taken against someone that is psychologically abusing their significant other? Continued below..

Psychological abuse is very difficult to prove in a court of law. Your sister should speak with an experienced family law attorney, in the county...

Can a parent with sole custody deny weekend visitations for major health reasons?

If there is a custody order that awards your child's father periods of custody, you are legally obligated to follow that order until the court...