My daughter needs help with writing up custody for her son where do we start.

Just "writing up" something is worthless, as it would not have any power for enforcement. If all she wants is child support, have her contact...

I need a lawyer to help me with child support. I have no money and am not able to work due to back surgery. What can I do?

You can check with local legal services offices, or legal aid offices. You can probably also contact your state bar association to see if they have...

Can a unmarried non custodial parent voluntarily give child support and does that give the noncustodial parent certain rights?

I am not licensed in TX so you need to check with a local family law attorney. Paying support may obligate you to continue to pay whatever that...

My daughter is graduating high school next year at the age of 17 in Connecticut. Do I have to continue paying child support ?

The actual terms of your decree will control. Check with a local family law attorney to see what your decree says.

I will try to make an incredibly long story as short as possible. My husband and his ex wife share joint physical and legal

You really need to communicate with an experienced family law attorney on these issues for, if that behavior was going on before you "just got"...

How do I obtain custody of my 7 yr. old and 16 yr old nieces?

You can file a custody action in regular court seeking custody; you can file for custody in juvenile court; or you can file in probate court for a...

Can he use his two step children and younger biological child to reduce what he pays for our child?

One unanswered question is were those children around when the initial child support was established? Is so, then there could be an argument...

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Lets talk about trust funds for divorce settlements. Where would I get the best information on setting one up?

As a family law attorney, and with experience in trusts, I see no reason to attempt to do what you are suggesting; doing so will only significantly...

Can someone please explain a "pre-trial" date for divorce cases?

Your question comes from Provo, Utah County, Utah. In that district there are court commissioners who hear pretrials. That person is not the judge,...

What are judges concerned with when making custody decisions? In reference to what is in the best interests of the child.

You do not specify the exact legal situation, or if there is even a current order concerning custody. If there is an order, then the other parent...