My sister in law is having to deal with verbal and mental abuse from my brother. What can she do to get him out of her house?

You are being a good sister in law. If the behavior is threatening, she might be able to get a protection order along with filing for dissolution...

This is a tragic and complex situation. If the entire family is not engaged in counseling to deal with the trauma of this horrible illness, that...

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I'd like parental responsibility of my two young sons.

Do not delay in taking action. If you wish to protect your children, the standard for an emergency motion to restrict parenting time is emotional...

How can I legally document who my father is if his name is not on my birth certificate, I am 45 yrs old, born outside the US.

This is not really a family law issue. It is one involving the customs and rules of a foreign entity. If your birth certificate was issued in...

What can we do our attorney is not representing us well enough?

Failure to communicate is one of the major areas of complaint about attorneys. At the very least, you need to consult with another attorney to get...

Is there a statue of limitations in a divorce request.

I think you are not dealing with a request, but a court order. Judges usually mean for their orders to be followed. If you have not done what you...

Mr. Leroi and Mr. Little have both provided clear and accurate information. If she is a sex offender, child abuser, substance abuser, you have a...

What do I do when father in a joint custody arrangement moves 95 miles away and makes threats when I propose modifications?

Hopefully, you are in a position to retain an attorney and get the help you need to modify the parenting plan. Don't let threats of an attorney...

Do a father need moms consent to get temporary custody for his kids if the father feels mom is not fit to care for the child?

If there are no court orders, you will need to take some type of legal action. This could involve obtaining a protection order, reporting to child...

The obligor was just ordered to pay $598 in Child Support a month and is not okay with it. What should I expect at the hearing?

The CSEU is not your attorney although he/she will put on evidence to establish child support. If this is important to you, retain counsel to...