How much custody can I get?

Sounds like you need to file a paternity action to determine the custody, parent-time, and support obligations. Check with your attorney, or if you...

In general, this does not make sense because I don't see how the girlfriend's insurance would cover your children. They are not her children, and...

My husband and I have separated and we have a 14 year old son. How much custody time will a court allow him?

That is a fact issue to be determined by the court. In general, absent some kind of abuse, there will be some parent-time. But that is something...

Will the court require mediation even when sexual abuse has possibly occurred?

In general, if you only allege the abuse you might have to mediate. Check with your attorney, or if you don't have one, get with an experienced...

Do I need to pay child support?

You say your decree is silent on the issue of child support. That is not the same as you not having to pay child support. Check with your attorney,...

How can she do this when a portion of my compensation is taken for child support already, I am active physically& financially

Appealing depends on the facts of the case and how old the order is. Check with your attorney, or if you don't have one, get with an experienced...

How do I get a divorce from a common law marriage?

You get a divorce just like you would if your marriage was not a common-law marriage. Check with your attorney, or if you don't have one, get with...

Do I have to continue to pay child support if my child support dropped out of high school at 16?

That is a fact issue as to whether your child is "emancipated". Check with your attorney, or if you don't have one, get with an experienced local...

Can I change my daughters name if I am the only one on her birth certificate

In general, you need to give notice to the father. Check with your attorney, or if you don't have one, get with an experienced local family law...

Do I need to get a poa for my husband who is currently a prison inmate?

This is not really a legal question. It is a logistics issue. You may be able to take a POA form to the prison with your own notary, but do check...