Can i legally leave my home w/my daughter and take funds to pay for our lodging?

Yes you can. Go to the District Attorney's Family Violence/Protective Order Division and get a Protective Order to get him excluded from the...

How do I go about divorcing my spouse who lives in another country?

Hire an attorney and file for divorce. There are treaties with some countries that may control how he is served. If he wants a divorce too and...

What are my options on how to obtain a passport for child whose father keeps refusing to sign the papers?

What he is asking is not unreasonable in my opinion. I lived in London for a year. If you buy tickets well in advance you can get reasonable...

What happens if you never have an adversary hearing?

If you are indigent ask that an attorney be appointed to represent you. Request the Court Coordinator to set a status hearing. Advise her of what...

What happens when the custodial parent does not pick up children repeatedly after weekend visits?

If you don't have money for an attorney there isn't anything you can do, unless you want to file a Petition to Modify yourself. But if you did...

Can a child say to the other parent (he does not live with full time) that he doesn't want to come visit?

No. The other parent can file a Motion for Enforcement (contempt) against you if you do not produce the child at the beginning of the other...

You need to go and meet with a Family Law Attorney to discuss the facts on BOTH sides of the case. The first thing that the attorney will do is...

What can I do, when my 12 year old,that I have primary custody of, refuses to live with me?

Get some family counseling sessions arranged ASAP for the three of you as the counselor directs. If it would not be harmful for the child to live...

Can I change the custody and visitations for my son who is now special needs since his Dad has had very little involvement?

-\The child can only state their preference of where they want to live in a judicial interview with the child in chambers. The Judge takes that...

How can I file for guardianship or intervene for Niece and Nephew in DSHHS (CPS) case in Montana?

Contact an attorney in Montana who practices in that Court. Use the Find an Attorney Tab at the top of the page.