Does a judge need personal jurisdiction over both spouses to make conservatorship decisions?

Yes, jurisdiction is an essential element. Parties missing in action can be served in a variety of ways. If served via publication, an attorney can...

How can i get my kids back after cps coerced me into signing relinquishment

Time may have already passed in which to revoke the relinquishment. Ironically, if your husband did not sign off on such documents, he may be in a...

How can I file contempt of court papers in family court?

File a motion for enforcement and contempt. This is not an easy pleading to draft. Retain counsel. Do not remain pro se. You must serve your ex...

Can a picture of markings on a baby coming from the mothers house be used to modify custody to the father?

Document the file. If you believe there is abuse or neglect, call CPS within 24 hours of anything you perceive to be an act or omission that...

Read your existing judgment. I'm betting you will find language stating that upon remarriage, the portions pertaining to child support and access...

Mom is sending teen girls to Europe for vacation with classmates in the care of third party. Refuses to provide me details.

Send a copy of the Decree or existing order to the travel agent via certified mail or Fed Ex (mandating signature receipt). Ask them to provide a...

When a custodial parent disappears after dropping their children off at a relative's house, can the relative just "take over"?

Six years is a long time. At a minimum, it appears that your ex obtained custody. Have there ever been changes to those orders? If ex...

What can I do if ex hasn't paid the equity in the house. Payment was to begin April 1st, 2016. She chose the date.

Review your Decree and related documents with family law counsel. Sounds as though there is a need for a Motion for Enforcement and/or Motion to...

Do I have to go by what he originally asked for and if not how do I file a motion for visitation on my own?

Some courts mandate parenting or anger management classes as a condition precedent to finalizing a divorce. "Gave you full custody?" I don't know...

Can my husband who is a sex offender get joint custody of our 3 kids?

I agree with Mr. Baker, but question whether you knew of your husband's history when you married. Are there any orders in place? If there are, a...