Can I file for abandonment?

That depends on what you mean by "file for abandonment." Separation without cohabitation for more than 18 months could serve as grounds for...

Can I represent myself for standard out of state visitation?

You can certainly represent yourself and you are not required to hire an attorney. However, you also have to ask yourself whether, given you...

Can I really be forced to tell abusive ex when appointments are and allow him into delivery room?

If there is a Court order requiring you to give notice and allow him into the delivery room, no attorney is going to advise you to violate the...

How do I file a petition for physical and legal custody?

If a Court has not already entered an order declaring you to be the father of the child, you will need to file a lawsuit to be declared her father...

How do I file DMC (4 kids) if husband/father simply vanished 17 months ago?

You can file a complaint for divorce with the Circuit Court, and you'll need to have the complaint and summons served on your husband. One of the...

How to modify some conditions in the custody order?

It's not clear from your inquiry whether you would have grounds to modify the custody/visitation order. In order to modify the order, you have to...

The contempt of one party won't excuse the contempt of the other, so that means that the Court could end up punishing both parties for their...

I need to know my legal rights as a grandma of 2 grandkids that are with their paternal grandmas. What can I do to get custody?

You can file a petition with the Probate Division of the Circuit Court to be appointed guardian of your grandchildren. As you seem to already...

Is my spouse, who I am going through a divorce with, allowed to leave state with my kids without consent?

It's common for the Courts in Arkansas to issue a standing restraining order which prohibits a number of things, to include removing any child of...

How do I proceed in divorcing my spouse if he is incarcerated in Puerto Rico and I don't know which jail?

I would suggest contacting the Puerto Rico Department of Corrections to see if they have a process to locate inmates in their system. Of course...