My wife's attorney filed for divorce on February 4th 2019 and has yet to pay to have me served. What can they gain from this?

If your attorney files an answer and/or counterpetition in the case, it’s totally unnecessary for you to be served. But Ms. Pace is correct. You...

What are my chances of custody?

You don’t provide enough facts to give you an answer to your question. The court’s primary consideration is best interests of the child, and...

No one can force the father to take a drug test except by court order. He should consult with an attorney with experience in dealing with CPS...

Can i file for abandonment against my spouse?

You can certainly file for divorce an, possibly, obtain an order for temporary spousal support while the divorce is pending. However, be aware that...

I am being accused of medical neglect and received a visit from CPS What do I have to do now?

You need to immediately consult with an attorney with extensive experience in CPS matters to discuss your options.

What do I do I am under a safety parental plan with CPS?

CPS has been known to bully people who have no legal representation. I would urge you to immediately consult with an experienced family law...

I am a Texas attorney, and I can confirm that Mr. Silver’s answer applies in Texas.

Yours is a rather complex situation. If there’s no divorce currently pending, and the children have been residing in Florida for over six months...

Is anything said during mediation still valid if we had a disagreement and now going to court? Or must he wait till after court?

Mediation is a confidential process to attempt to reach an agreement. A mediator is not a judge. If there’s no agreement in mediation, nothing is...

How to change my child's last name?

There’s probably no pre-printed forms to ask for. A pleading (Petition) needs to be filed, and an order prepared for the judge’s signature. If you...