How does visitation work, if sole custody was awarded, due to abandonment, and the other parent resurfaces years later?

If a child has not seen a parent for several years and there is a history of abuse on the part of the parent, while a court will attempt to...

My court ordered parenting plan states " travel costs to be split 50/50. Mother blacking out information needed to verify cost

It is reasonable for you to be able to verify that the ticket was purchased for the children for whom you are ordered to pay 50% of the cost. It...

Chances of gaining custody?

The judge has taken your case under advisement. Judges frequently do this to allow them time to review documents and to think through the issues. ...

How to overturn a plee agreement

You will need to schedule a meeting with a criminal defense attorney. Pleas are rarely changed.

My kids great grandparents can't have shared custody of the other parent is healthy, drug free, employed, and stable correct?

It is obviously best to work things out so that your children can benefit from the relationship with their great grandparents. It is important to...

When divorced if a parent moves out of state who has to pay for the child to go visit the other parent?

Is he expecting your four year old to be flown to see him every Sunday and Monday night? I doubt it. He will need to file a motion to modify the...

How do I respond to a change in parenting plan that I do not agree with?

There are several options you have. First, you can bring your documents to a family law attorney and review your situation with him or her. This...

It is very likely that when you settled your divorce case, you also settled the issue of spousal support. If you are diagnosed with an STD, you...

What will happen once I apply for a protection order for myself and my child?

This question is very similar to one that I answered earlier today. You need to begin an action to allocate parental responsibilities. If the...

Can I get an appeal in 2 days or should I file for emergency custody?

Tragically, we see this type of question when someone has gone to court without properly preparing for what may very well be the most important...