Am I able to withhold my daughter from her father against a 50-50 court order if I fear for her safety?

In a case with issues such as these, I recommend you speak with, and if possible, hire an attorney as soon as possible. If the Court did not grant...

What process & documents do I need to move my child out of state, when I have sole custody & the other parent has no visitation?

If the Court ordered that you must obtain written consent or court approval before moving, then you would likely have to file a Petition to...

Am I still considered married if the wrong petition/ affidavit was used in the divorce proceedings?

If the Court ordered your marriage dissolved, then you are divorced. The other party would have to file a Motion to Set Aside, if they have any...

My sons ex girlfriend had his child and is now saying its not his and wil not let him see the baby until dna is done.

As noted by my colleague, you will need to file a Petition to Establish Paternity, Legal Decision-making, Parenting Time, and Child Support. The...

What could happen if i moved with my kid to another state, without the other parents consent?

You are required to give notice (by certified mail) of your intent to relocate at least 60 days prior to the move, per the statute. That said, if...

I agree with the answers above, however, I would add that there is always a timing issue when it comes to filing Petitions to Modify. In the event...

How do I deal with this situation?

First, there are many more facts we need before we can appropriately answer your question. Are you married, or was the child born out of wedlock? ...

Why doesn't family court order back child support?

In answer to a question you posed above, yes, you can file a reconsideration motion AND a clarification motion in the same motion. So long as you...

I agree with Ms. Click that this is the appropriate amount of time for a Child Custody hearing. I have often found it strange how limited the time...

How long is a legal separation valid?

A legal separation is valid as long as you both want it to be. If one party wants to move the case to a dissolution (divorce), that party may do...