When is it too late to hire an attorney in an allocation of parenting case?

I agree with my colleagues that the preference is to have an attorney at the point of initiating the case. Although it's possible to jump in and...

For a few reasons, I agree with my colleagues that it may be worthwhile to initiate communication with the attorney. It demonstrates that the...

In my divorce it says pay 185 a week for support. My ex a week later told me I have to keep it at the 200 I was already paying.

It's possible the court would allow a credit for over payment of child support; however, many states might consider additional financial support as...

If me and my daughters dad both agree for him to sign over his rights and I have another man ready to adopt her what can I do

Check with an experienced family law attorney in your area. In some states, step-parent adoptions are viable options as well as kinship/relative...

Domestic violence

In most states, you can't be arrested not filling out a form. Also, check with a local attorney on the definition of domestic violence in your...

Is it too late to file assault charges and to get a restraining order?

If the police investigated and arrested your ex husband, you would not be the one filing an assault charges. A criminal case is in the hands of...

What is the legal status of my husband and I ?- he has moved out permanently but we have not filed for divorce yet.

Check with a local family law attorney. In most states, simply moving out does not constitute a legal separation or divorce. If the marriage...

My daughter will be 18 in six months, can she be emancipated?

You have already received some great answers above but I thought I would chime in to tell you that I had a client in a very similar circumstance...

I believe it is Family Court between ex-husband and I and Civil between ex-father and I ?

Okay, this is a bit complex and we have a timeline that is a bit vague. That being said, I think there is a solution here to each issue. The...

Parenting time 16, & 12, can they choose not to have time with the noncoustodial parent?

In most states, the court will consider the wishes of a 16 year old and sometimes a 12 year old if the child is of a sufficient maturity to express...