Can I get joint custody even if my son wants to live with dad now and my ex wants primary custody?

A Motion to Modify in Suit Affecting the Parent Child Relationship is what your ex-husband will need to file. He may pair that with a Motion to...

Can your attorney use emails you sent him/her in a fee dispute mediation?

Absolutely. You have opened the door with your fee dispute. Privilege does not apply in this context.

Frankly, anyone can adopt a pseudonym. However, to make it legal, a name change is in order. There are deeper issues here -- I have every respect...

Can I move out of state (with our child) if we have a verbal agreement to do so, before getting financial support from him?

You can bootstrap yourself to your husband's continued residence. However, many jurisdictions have standing orders that prohibit a move for the...

Can I finalize my divorce (in TX) without my spouse's consent if my spouse filed a waiver of service and 20 days have passed?

Did you serve your wife with process? To take a default, case must have been on file a minimum of 60 days, wife has to have been served with...

Is it a good idea to move with my child if a custody case is in motion?

Go on line to the Bell County district clerk and try to run your name, the child's name and the father's name to ascertain if there is anything...

How do I get custody of my kids

Contact CPS and request an expedited Kinship Home Study. This presumes that you have no prior criminal history, and can financially provide for...

Do you know someone in the legal field where I could just ask general questions? I've been searching online., but no luck.

Consider purchasing a fifteen minute AVVO advice session. Good Luck

Can I sue a doctor for not giving my wife the correct medicine which almost killed her.

Here's the rub - if you and your wife were familiar with the normal medications, did you ask any questions about the change? If you feel the...

If i file for child support, does that mean the father of my child will get custody rights and/or visitation rights?

Support and access go hand in hand. If you receive WIC or other government benefits, the OAG will step in to see if they can ascertain who the...