How do I get custody of my nephew? Would I need to get a lawyer involved if both parents agree to it?

Yes you need an attorney to prepare the petition, arrange service, prepare the final order, and the proper vital statistic forms.

I want to divorce my wife, should I move out? We have no kids or property

Meet with an attorney in person to discuss your situation. Be prepared to discuss both your incomes and your expenses. If you move out and she...

Can I get in trouble if I post an appellants brief that was accepted but the appeals court never filed it?

Filed and accepted mean the same thing. An incomplete record will not typically result in a remand. I suggest you meet in person and discuss your...

You can file a Bill of Review requesting a new trial based on fraud. There are two types of fraud, intrinsic and extrinsic. Only one type of...

Does school in legal paperwork mean school district or a specific school?

An attorney can't effectively advise you about the meaning of an order that the attorney can't see. Sit down with an attorney to discuss your...

Can I win custody of our son if my current wife has committed adultery and had 2 kids with one man and other sex partners first.

In Court you put on evidence and testimony which is favorable to you. Your family violence conviction does not help. Her sex life is not going to...

If i file the petition for divorce on my own and then need a lawyer would that hurt me in the process?

It doesn't hurt you if you know what you are doing. It may hurt you if you don't. For you to file for divorce in a particular county you (or your...

How can I adopt an infant from a friend who is also in the process of adopting the child's twin brother? It's a sticky situation

Hire a family law attorney who does adoptions.

Ok i wanted to know how do i go about getting a divorce from my ex -husband and we have two kids together

The parties are the ones who decide what problems there will be during a divorce. You may be entitled to a protective order if there has been...

How do I protect myself in regards to income, assets, debts, etc if we are married but separated?

You don't protect your assets from your spouse while you remain married, whether living together or not. That happens by divorcing, or by a formal...