As a petitioner, if I've decided not to attend the hearing, can I send a letter to a defendant warning them away from me?

If you don't show up, it is likely that the judge will dismiss the matter AND order you to pay the court costs, if you don't want that, I would...

As usual I agree with Atty Pate, and would add if she seeks a modification you may ask that Child support remain unchanged, she should be imputed...

How do I stop child support? Or do I still owe?

Your best bet would probably be to hire a lawyer in the State and County where the original order was entered. They could file to seek a...

Can someone move out without parental consent at age 16

I would suggest that she get the job first, if she can show that she is able to be independent and to support herself, she could be emancipated,...

As a stepparent is it possible to adopt stepchild from spouse and noncustodial parent?

I would not expect the court to approve an adoption with a divorce pending. Single people can adopt, but two single people who are not married...

Talk with a lawyer about the facts in greater detail, if you never considered yourself to be in a common law marriage, you can file for declaratory...

Are protective orders taken into consideration when setting temp order and shouldn't my lawyer have known before me?

VPOs are often sought without much foundation or merit, depending on the allegations, you might want to incorporate some restraining orders into...

What are my weekends?

I would presume they mean his weekends would include Sunday if there is a 3rd Sunday in the month, and you have the 2nd and 4th weekends... To...

How can I go about getting my daughter out of the situation she's in

If you were in a common law marriage, unless you already have obtained a dissolution of marriage (divorce), you need one and will as part of that...

Can I stop my childrens mother from showing up unannounced at my house or my moms?

Any decree of paternity, divorce or temporary order in either type of case usually will have "restraining" orders preventing certain acts. This is...