How "bad" do circumstances have to be before gaining custody of children.

As Derek and Michelle have said, it's not a matter of how bad it has to get, it's a matter of (1) have things significantly changed, and (2) what's...

How do I find out

I'm not entirely sure what you're asking here. If you would like general information regarding the process of how to obtain custody, I would...

Advice

General rule is if you get a gift from family, it separate (i.e., non-marital) property. This rule holds unless you comingle the property (e.g.,...

My ex is telling people I'm a rapist

I would start by pressing the police to see if they will follow through on the charges. They may well not do anything in the end, however. They...

What does "of no continuing force or effect unless it is completely made part of the court's decree," mean?

For all intents and purposes, you cannot enforce the agreement until the judge signs it. This is because to enforce anything it must be an order of...

Is there a way to make my daughter's ex-husband pay his half of child care if he wont? He is paying child support.

First, she has to let him know how much he owes and how he can pay it. Here is a discussion regarding payment of child care...

I have never heard of anyone getting documents before the 4-903. Judge would likely not allow that to happen because they judge will want the...

Can a judgement for child support arrears and attorney's fees plus interest be maintained if the case was voluntarily dismissed?

Good question. I'm not entirely sure of the answer, but I believe the judgments would still be enforceable. The only reason I say this is because...

Lane gave you good guidance. Really it comes down to providing general when, where, and how-to-get-ahold of-me information.

Do parents still have to appear in court if they have signed and notarized parental consent in utah

Not if the consent has been taken correctly. The petitioner and the child(ren) must appear, however.