Other party agreed to the child visitation to settle outside of court, my lawyer still went to the court hearing. Is it fair?

It is hard for me to know, but I acknowledge that this is suspicious. Maybe the lawyer screwed up either way (forgot, didn't know when he should...

Can you stipulate that a rule 11 agreement is in the pest interest of the child?

I try to give people honest answers. You may be able to do this if the stipulation can be separated from the agreement, but if they are tied...

I will be blunt and honest. None of this sounds good at all, and if these facts can be proven there may be malpractice and other possible actions,...

As a family law attorney I suggest you contact a criminal law attorney about the charges against you. If the situation leads to divorce, with or...

Can I legally contact a person's employer with safety concerns based upon that person's violent actions in their personal life?

This is a tricky situation. As a former teacher before law school I can see both sides of this issue. I would consider possibly sending an...

What do I do for my 4 year old and I?

It will be necessary to give full notice to the ex in this situation, however the court can be notified of the prior problems and can issue a...

If it were me I'd attack this aggressively and my recommendation based on the short statement is to file an answer and counter petition asserting...

All of this may be harmless but as a family law attorney I am always cautious. I can't give you an opinion as to what the documents may mean...

How can I get my child’s last name dropped?

Since he is already connected to the child, I'm assuming via the birth certificate, he will have to receive notice and can object. Usually in this...

How long does a adoption process take? and can I adopt my ex girlfriend child?

Yes, you should be able to adopt under these circumstances, however the biological father will need to voluntarily terminate his rights. If your...