I have concerns about social study to determine custody.

The Social Study is only one factor that the Court will consider in rendering a custody decision. The Court will consider all of the evidence...

Is there anything I can do to temporarily take custody of my nieces if I see that it is getting out of hand?

Ms. Lowry is correct that you should sit down with an attorney to discuss the problem before you do anything. I answer only to remind you that a...

How long do I have to find a lawyer to contest the summons/divorce?

If you were served with the Summons on January 1, 2016, yesterday, then you have 30 days, or until January 31, 2016, in which to respond. But,...

How hard do you think this would be in Arkansas.

Judges are not too fond of parents who do not live with the children all the time having no monetary obligation for caring for the children. If...

Thanks to §1041 of the Internal Revenue Code, the division of property in a divorce is not a taxable event. And since the way your property...

Would it be in my best interest to file a motion for enforcement for child support?

Find an attorney and go after him. Like Ms. Laster said, a little time in jail may provide just the attitude adjustment that he needs.

Forcing sale of home if the other can pay for it?

What if the family member does not want to help or get involved?

What are the odds that a judge will order overnight/weekend visitation right off the back?

Are you represented by counsel in the paternity suit? You need to address all of this with your lawyer and follow his/her advice.

Can a parent live out of state without court approval in a joint custody situation?

You'll have to refer to the court order that established joint custody to be sure, but it is usually a requirement that neither party move out of...

How can I get legal help with making sure he can't take my babies. I can't afford a paid lawyer.

Call legal aid and the local women's shelter. The shelter may know someone local you can call, and they may have other good advice, too.