Children should never be brought into the courtroom unless required by the Court. It is quite rare for children to testify these days unless a...

How can I get more time with my kids

If there's a court order currently in effect, you would need to petition for a visitation modification. This simply means you want to change the...

What is my parental rights as a mother if my kids father was granted temporary custody till next court date....

As the others said, your temporary rights should be spelled out in the Temporary Order, a copy of which you are entitled to. If you do not have a...

How can I request more child support from my ex?

If you already have a child support order in place you could get a review and possibly an increase if there's been a change in circumstances since...

How can I get guardianship or any kind of legal rights for my twins?

This is a very difficult question because the law on parental rights of same-sex couples is almost non-existent in Louisiana. Certainly the birth...

I was given a ring in a lesbian relationship. Marriage was talked about but was not legal at the time. She ended it.

Obviously this is a unique case at a unique time for the law and same-sex relationships. It seems that this is certainly that could be a "toss up"...

I have a question my ex husband 2 years ago took our 2 girls n my son that aint his he wont let me see them wouldnt give me his

You need to speak with a custody attorney before your October 6th hearing. Many attorneys like myself offer free consultations to discuss your...

I want a agreement with bf in writing that he will provide for me if relationship fails giving up my 15 year job and benefits

This type of agreement to a "relationship or else" is most likely against public policy. Since the relationship will be occurring in Texas,...

My 14 yr old daughter wants to change her last name to mine; can we get new birth certificate ?

Only once the adoption has been completed can she change her last name. If there is an adoption and then a name change, a new birth certificate...

Your divorce should not hinge on your wife's pregnancy nor the status of paternity of the unborn child. If there are grounds for a divorce a judge...