There is this new thing called parent alienation...

Everything Dane said is correct. Alienation is a term that is thrown around a lot in family law, but is hard to prove. You will have to get...

What is considered "good cause" when voluntarily relinquishing your rights as a parent?

It is important for you to be fully aware of the consequences of allowing your child to be adopted by the step-parent. You very much need to...

My ex-husband has been paying me child support and just lost his job. He says I have to pay him after his severance ends. True?

The child support order stays the same until the Court has modified it. That means that you do not have to pay him any less until you either have...

Will the court modify parenting time before I actually move out of state?

The court will entertain a motion to modify based on future relocation as long as you have some evidence that you are going to do so. Eg: if you...

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What can my ex and his lawyer do if they feel they are not getting a timely response from my lawyer?

It is very important that you keep open and honest communication with your attorney. This is a question that should go to him/her. Sometimes...

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Do all child support modification motions get granted, even frivolous ones?

I highly recommend that you consult with an attorney. Without seeing the whole file and all the pleadings, we cannot give you clear guidance here....

Name change on a marriage certificate

I have learned that you do not have to change your name on the license, if you haven't decided if you are going to change it or not. You can take...

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I'm afraid that your question isn't very clear. Summary judgments are not usually made in family law cases. And I don't really understand from...

How do I handle, and get monetary relief, from a permanent orders violation regarding property?

If he is out of state, was the court case out of state? If so, you will need to hire an attorney in that state to help you. It may be possible...

My sons biological father is trying to serve me with child support and custody papers he does not have my address

Mr. Torgenson is completely right. If you don't want them to know your address, I would strongly suggest just going to the court, getting a copy...