Without some obvious threat, I have experienced that courts are reluctant to issue permanent protection orders in situations such as yours. You...

What forms would my friend need to file for full custody of his ex wife's son ?

Mr. Geil is correct in his response. This is a complicated matter and your friend would be well served by working with a family law attorney.

My cousin left her newborn in my care two years ago what to do?

If you have lived in Colorado for six months, you can file for allocation of parental responsibilties (formerly custody) in El Paso County. It is...

What are his rights and possibilities of getting custody

Child Protection Services often steps in when a child is born to a parent who tests positive for illegal substances. If you husband is the father...

Can I get half or my house?

Mr. Barrett and Mr. King are offering sound information to you. When people are not married, the family law court can only deal with children's...

If I do a PRE in my divorce will it help to make a binder of facts of things that have happened?

You would need a PRE if you and your ex are unable to agree on parenting and decision making issues regarding your two year old. The only...

I have changed the practice area to probate because you obviously cannot divorce once a person is deceased. If you had filed but a decree of...

If the divorce is relatively simple and you and your husband believe that there will be no contested issues between you, you can also work with a...

What kind of petition has to be put into place to have a part in my baby's life?

In addition to filing a Petition to Allocate Parental Responsibilities, you can also file a Paternity action in which you ask the court to...

I have 50/50 custody my ex is moving and withholding her address of where my son will be?

If the couch surfing is a short term situation, it is not worth pursuing as it will be resolved before you can get into court. To get immediate...