First, get yourself to a safe place. You should NOT leave the state if there is a case open with child protective services. If you are being...

If you have been served court papers for paternity and custody, you will normally have to wait until you go to court to have the judge make a...

If your parental rights were terminated in another case (such as a child welfare case), you will not be able to stop an adoption. If you still...

If you and the father are agreed that the child's name should be changed, you can file for a name change with the court, and each of you would...

The answer will depend on which state granted your divorce, and whether or not the issue is addressed in your divorce decree. Normally the...

First off, you should be aware that the court clerk is not an attorney and is not allowed to give you legal advice. Second, you should relalize...

Monies that are accumulated during a marriage are generally considered marital property, thus subject to division in a court action to dissolve the...

You need an experienced family law attorney to guide you through this process. It is complex, and not a do-it-yourself procedure. You need to act...

You will need a judge with the proper authority to make an order to law enforcement to direct them to assist your daughter in getting possession of...

Your attorney will be able to help you organize, summarize and mark your exhibits for trial. Remember that there is a specific method to...