My ex-husband sent me an email that I consider to be threatening to my daughter. Do I have to continue sending her to his home?

Does your ex have a history of violent behavior? If he does, and this is a credible threat, then you should look in to the possibility of a child...

Our agreement stipulates i must give 60 days notice to move. I am only moving 1 block away. We have 50/50 joint physical/ legal

You can move. Just give the required notice. If you don't, you will be held in contempt (they always hold you in contempt for this), and the court...

Will my child support go down if I successfully petition the court to modify custody?

It depends on the gross monthly incomes and the like, but the general rule of thumb is child support tends to decrease at an increasingly rapid...

What are the chances of a judge granting me (the father) joint custody after his mother has had custody the past 9 years?

First, a word of advice: don't let anyone know you have that tape. Judges do not like it when parents tape their children and then use that as...

Does the restraining order count if he's in jail and I didn't request it?

What you're describing is either a no-contact order or a pre-trial restraining order. If either of them are in place, he cannot have contact with...

Any chance we can get my bf's kids? They are living in a hotel.

You boyfriend should sit down with an attorney and discuss his options. If there have been ongoing serious problems, then he may well be able to...

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Do I need a attorney to get my child back from his father who left him with his step mom?

The police are unlikely to help because they will say it's a civil matter. You may well need the help of an attorney to get your child back. I...

My partner is still married and hasn't filed for divorce yet. I found out a few weeks ago I'm pregnant. What now?

The immigration side of this is best addressed by an immigration attorney. Sit down with one for an hour consultation and examine your options. On...

Separated parents with 10 year old son

If you are already divorced, then you would need to follow the parent-time provisions in your Decree of Divorce. If you are not divorced, you don't...

Assult Citation

You need to meet with both a criminal defense attorney and an immigration attorney. DV is a very serious offense especially when you are not a...