Do I need to get consent from birth father??

Agree with what my colleague has written but wanted to emphasie that “notice” to him of the proceeding is not the same as ‘consent’. Your husband...

What range of alimony should I expect and for how long?

While I cannot disagree with most of what my colleague states above, I believe it’s important to also point out that alimony or maintenance is...

Do I have sole custody of my daughter since I'm an unwed mother?

Understand that this is a question for which you should seek a full and complete understanding of your legal rights, for the safety and security of...

Well, it's important to understand some basics here. First, a full understanding of a parent's legal rights in regard to the custody of their...

The fact that you’ve made it this far—to the AVVO message board, means that many attorneys can read what you’ve asked. For my part I will tell you...

If you have a Custody 'plan' as you describe with 'stages', that can be very tricky when there is obvious conflict between the parents, as you...

Can I file for temporary custody of my 3 children due to their mother living in a motel because she got kicked out of her home?

The answer to your question is yes, of course you can file in Court for temporary custody or to shift custody on a permanent basis. But the real...

Full sole and physical custody help

The answer to your question is “yes”—-there are many things you can do. The better question is what SHOULD you do, given that a situation now...

Should I amend my divorce decree to give him his portion of my retirement even though he said no but now wants it?

Just to add a brief note to the excellent response and information provided by Ms. Brown Sinclair: The decisions you make in the next few days...

The answer to your question is “No.” Idaho law does not give you a rIght to sue for damages for emotional distress against someone because they’re...