Can I refuse to take a CPS hair follicle test when the case at hand doesn't involve me or my kids?

You don't have to take one, but if you want to be considered as a placement for his children AND you know you will be clean, you probably should. ...

Need help

Hire an attorney. Violating a court order is a ground for contempt.

Will government assistance (Such as FoodStamps) affect a request to modify custody?

Receiving food stamps doesn't mean that you cannot be awarded custody. You can probably file an affidavit of inability to pay court costs...

How can CPS send my daughter back to a non related dad's home after she admitted he touched her?

Hire an attorney. CPS doesn't have the power to send children anywhere--the courts do. So I don't understand your story. There is no connection...

Can I get a modification order when ex has voluntarily given me custody?

You need to meet with an attorney. You don't have to have the child for 6 months to file a modification, but the closer you can get to 6 months...

What comes after filing a petition?

Hire an attorney to review the file, and draft and enter an Agreed Final Decree.

Can my husband make me leave our house?

If you are ready to get a divorce, hire an attorney and file a petition for divorce. Request temporary orders, At the temporary orders hearing...

Does paying child support give father rights to child? Parents never married. Father refused to sign birth certificate.

No. The taxpayer does not want to provide aid to support the offspring of parents who are alive and able to work. If she wants aid she has to...

Can I get temporary custody of my grandchildren if I have out standing traffic tickets for expired license?

That by itself will not stop you. But do yourself a favor and make sure you get the tickets taken care of and get a current license or do not...

It is pretty standard language. It means Respondent wants a trial in front of the District Judge and not the Associate Judge. You should meet...