I need a divorce but I don't know were my husband is

That is not a problem for an attorney. Hire one. There are methods of service besides personal service. They include posting, substituted...

I have full custody of my child. Do I need to give my ex-husband written notification of my engagement/intent to remarry?

Read your Decree. Most only require notification if your new spouse is a registered sex offender. But not otherwise.

If a court order to get ready for pre-trial conference means dispositive motions are no longer allowed? And discovery is next?

In my experience in Federal Court--the Court enters a pretrial or scheduling order fairly early in the process. It absolutely does not mean that...

§ 154.062. [Effective Until 9/1/2018] Net Resources (a) The court shall calculate net resources for the purpose of determining child support...

Warrant for Child Support. I pay child support & arrears. This is garnished from my wages. Willfulness hearing.

It is hard to get a civil arrest warrant enforced between counties--let alone from state to state. If New York can get Texas to put you on the...

Can Chinese mom take American child back to China without American dad's knowledge?

International parental kidnapping happens. File for divorce and get passport controls and other measures to prevent abduction in place ASAP if...

Should I hire a new lawyer?

Attorneys charge by the hour--usually several hundred dollars per hour. In my practice the clients most concerned about fees engage in behaviors...

How long does a father need to be absent for me to petition to have his rights stripped?

Why do you want to strip his rights? A father is important to a child. Just as important as the mother. Foster and encourage the relationship...

If couple living together for around 20 years+ and have a kid, if they want to separate, divorce possible or not necessary?

Common law marriage requires 1) cohabitation; 2) an agreement that they are married, and 3) telling others that they are married. If they are...

Requesting a hearing on motion to suspend visitation

Hire an attorney. I think you are confused about what is a temporary orders hearing and what is a final trial. No one can advise you properly...