In general those documents should be filed and served just as quickly as possible after the final divorce decree. Yes, you can hire a different...

How does child custody work in a case where the parties are not married?

That is a fact question. There are no "chances" but a review of the facts to determine what is in the best interests of the child. If he is...

the mother of two children suicide attempt (on mother's day) by taking handfuls of pills with kids there

Are there any custody orders already in place? If so, you will want to file to modify those orders in addition to attempting to gain emergency...

Custody/child support.

In general, the courts will look at what is in the best interests of the child, including where dad lives -- is that a safe place. You say that...

You have this listed under divorce, so I presume you are talking about a divorce. If so, it is unusual for the court to appoint a lawyer in a...

Can i reopen my divorce to get more spousal support money , due to high co pays on medical ?He afforded me health ins. for 26 yr

You fail to state how old the decree is, how long ago it was entered. Also, under what circumstances was the spousal support entered, did you not...

Will it effect the ability of my daughters father to get custody if he hasn't been on the birth certificate for 3 yrs?

That all depends on whether he is asking for custody, or merely for visitation. His petition will tell you which. Generally support and visitation...

Minor Modification to PP

Since you don't seem to have any good reason to change the plan, and the children are not apparently being harmed, I'd say you don't have a good...

How do I get my divorce reinstated?

Probably the best thing to do is to refile and update all of your paperwork. Presumably the prior case was dismissed for lack of prosecution and it...

If you are concerned about the children, then you should not be settling for joint custody as you stated. You say you are concerned about her...