What would be the best course of action for both him, and us?

She is using the children to secure her child support payments. If you stop paying, she wants to be in possession of the children in the event of...

Is this correct, yes or no?

It's my understanding regarding U.S. immigration law that there is a fairly short window for establishing your daughter's American citizenship...

Is this correct, yes or no?

It's my understanding regarding U.S. immigration law that there is a fairly short window for establishing your daughter's American citizenship...

So, am I correct in saying mom's house may be considered community property, but dad's home is not?

Based on what you have stated in your question, both homes are separate property because they were both acquired prior to marriage. Now, there is...

If i have the protection order and no 3rd party person appointed can i be held in contempt for not following the parenting plan

The above answers are correct. I would just point out on a side note that you will want to have copies of the protective order signed by the court...

Do I have any rights to the baby as her mother (even though I am not such by birth)?

The details here are very important. I would suggest meeting with a family law attorney with experience working on CPS cases as those cases are...

Will the divorce decree be good enough to have the vehicle returned and how can I make it happen?

You are beginning to enter the territory of a DIY divorce where catastrophe could strike. I would highly recommend at the very least consulting...

Courts approach this assessment with the bests interests of the children standard. Of course, as a practical matter kids need beds to sleep in and...

How do I approach my lawyer to dispute the fees without it going badly? Is the contract valid since this is not a divorce case?

The contract should establish the hourly billing rate of the paralegal as an employee/agent of the attorney that you hired. In some law firms,...

How much evidence would they need to make a reason to believe determination? Are they allowed to just use their feeling?

It sounds like CPS may not take this beyond the investigation phase, not cooperating with CPS lets them run wild with accusations and come to...