What right does my daughter have to keep the child's father from picking the child up early at school?

If you have a child custody judgment, the judgment determines the periods of times each parent has child. The father may be in contempt or the...

Do i have to appear in court?

It depends on what is before the judge. If the hearing is only to complete the divorce action, you can waive your appearance provided you are...

You will have to consult with an experienced family law attorney to review how your ex won custody in the first place and what circumstances have...

My father is a paranoid schizophrenic who is in bad health. How can i get legal control to have him placed in a nursing home?

To take legal control of your father your will have to file a lawsuit to interdict him. This is a delicate procedure that requires a very...

What is the best way to deal with a summons for shoplifting?

You should consult with a criminal attorney. Most jurisdictions offer pretrial diversion for first offense shoplifting. If that is the case for...

Can a father retain custody of his children if the mother gives them to him and is gone for five months?

He must file for a change of custody with the court if he wants to be the domicilary parent.

Her testimony is sufficient to convict you. A conviction or guilty plea cannot be expunged. You should consult with an experienced criminal...

I filed everything in my 103 divorce and not getting any answers about my Decree. Help?

Hard to tell what went wrong but it sounds like you did not properly confirm the default judgment. Check forms.ldba.org for advice on pro se...

Separated since May 2013 filed for divorce June of 2013. He has not filed. What happens after one year of being separated?

You have a choice. You can file amended petition for divorce after you have been separated for a year or one year after service. Your lawyer can...

Can i take legal Action? Lied about having a baby

Her actions may be criminal or grounds for a lawsuit if your boyfriend was defrauded out of money. Your boyfriend should discuss this matter with...