Documentation is key. Every time you hear that your child is physically punished, send her an email with the subject line: DOCUMENTED. Record...

Do I need to file a petition to relocate?

You absolutely need a parenting plan - regardless of where you want to live. Better to get a contested hearing set if he is going to fight than...

IS THERE SUCH A THING AS A FORCED POST PRENUP

Did you sign a pre marital or post marital agreement? How were any if the pending assets acquired? Has there been an increase or decrease in...

Mediation day.

Absolutely. Often attorneys offer unbundled services. This means you can hire her just to assist with certain aspects of your case. You would...

Can GI Bill funds (Basic Housing Allowance) be used to calculate child support?

Yes you do. Gross income includes "Expense reimbursements or in-kind payments received by a parent in the course of employment, self-employment,...

Sometimes this is the Court protecting your financial information. Other times, the divorce is so many years old that the file has been put into...

Child support is based on the income of the parties. One would think that he has several cars and motorcycles there is a stream of income...

What do I expect for a "state level fair hearing before an independent Administrative Law Judge"?

How do I manage my expectations? There are many attorneys that offer free consultations. Meet with a lawyer to discuss the specific allegations...

Often when there is financial information involved - sometimes account numbers and social security numbers - courts are more often sealing that...

What can I do when a DHS worker believes my oldest boys over the younger children in reference to sexual exposure?

In my 13 years of work, much in Dependency and Neglect, there are few issues more confusing than sexual abuse. Counseling is key. You should be...