I have legal custody- & Parenting plan specifically names me w/authority over medical, what does this mean for my ex?

Unfortunately no attorney who has their wits about them is going to try to address this question on line. An attorney would need to see the...

Is it possible to voluntarily terminate my ex-husband's parental rights?

There is no more serious issue in civil law than the termination of a parents rights. You must see an experienced family law attorney. On line is...

Short answer is there is no legal authority for this proposition, but why would you consent to the name change? No judge, with an objection, is...

Family Law and Telephonic Hearings

remember you get more flies with honey than vinegar. I would ask her, politely, how you would go about getting the court's permission to appear...

What are the risks I face as the Visitation Supervisor of my brother and his son?

What a mess. Generally if a person has already been agreed upon, absent some valid reason, the court will not allow the mother to say that the...

I would like to know the name of the form I need to complete to gain temporary custody of my child until my divorce is final.

At minimum you will need to move the court for a temporary parenting plan. Their are kits that you can purchase. However, well worth the money to...

What does a visitation supervisor look for in the visitation of the visiting parent and how do we log it so that it is legal?

Your primary job is of course to ensure the children are safe. However, if there is ongoing litigation, parenting classes etc. it may be helpful...

What is the recourse for a 13yr old who refuses to stay with custodial parent (mom) and says if forced to stay he will run away?

I have handled a few of these cases. mom and son need to get into counseling. If mom insists on plan being followed dad can move to modify...

No Child suport order was ever filed. Now we need to create a child support order.

Yes, the easiest way is to establish an order through child support enforcement through an administrative hearing. They will establish the amount...

How long do I have to read and sign the dissolution papers, is their a specific time

I need more information to answer this question. There is not a set time given to review and sign pleadings. It depends on the situation. If...