I have recently changed jobs and make less money now and I've been paying half my child support, how can I get it lowered?

Sit and discuss your facts with a local attorney to see if there is a modification fact pattern sufficient to prove substantial change in...

Family friend took my daughter she was there one day she took her to court and told them I abandonaent

If you had custody of your child and no court order was entered into which says otherwise, call the authorities and seek to obtain physical...

I was cutting my sons nails and he freaked out and started crying that it hurt. What should I do? But there is more to this.

Don't cut the child's nails until he is comfortable with it. Sounds like calm reasonable visits should take place until trust is built between the...

I filed for an ex parte and it was granted, now my childs father is filing for temporary custody...Will a judge award it to him?

He may prevail. Particularly if you haven't worked with him in the best interests of the child or if your ex parte had little merit. I encourage...

What can I do to prevent my son from seeing his paternal grandmother?

Hire legal counsel and discuss at length. Perhaps there are some more events that warrant your wish but I don't see it right now. It's...

How do I buy a family cemetery plot from my Mom, now that she has dementia, Can't sign documents? Missouri location.

You will be doing business with her guardian or attorney in fact.

Where did you see or hear those acronyms?

Should I request a guardian ad litem for my daughter?

No. GAL are required only in pleadings alleging abuse. I encourage you to work with the natural father. Sounds like he wants to play a part in...

I have a child that the father wants to sign his rights off to and my fiancé is willing to adopt her can we do that

I suspect your state will require marriage before adoption. Most courts don't trust that your relationship will blossom into marriage 100% of the...

This is an important event so I encourage legal counsel. If you absolutely cannot afford one, I encourage you to speak with your state's bar...