What happens if a petition to modify custody is filed and no copy is sent to the other parent?

At the hearing you should notify the Court that you have not been properly served with the documents. If they properly serve you, then they would...

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Technically, he is still your attorney until the Court Orders the Withdrawal. That said, you may want to call the Judicial Assistant to the case...

How do I protect my children from being taken by their mother who has left me and them but has not filed for a divorce?

In order to establish proper Orders, you would need to either file a Petition for Dissolution (Divorce) or a Petition for Legal Separation. As of...

Can my exhusband get custody after I have already received sole custody?

If you already have been awarded sole custody (now referred to as sole legal-decision making authority), then I am assuming he filed a Petition to...

You may file a Motion for Reconsideration within 15 days of the Court filing its ruling. That said I am not certain what Judgment has been made...

Family law - important to be first to file?

I would agree with Mr. Zachary's assessment of where the greatest advantage to filing first, is that, if she fails to respond, then you could...

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Divorce Decree Change Request

If the child is not yours, then I am not certain what you would actually be seeking to change or modify. As you have indicated, the baby is not...

How can I terminate my parental rights ?

I would agree with my colleague above. Child support will continue to accrue regardless of whether you terminate your parental rights or not. I...

Retaining an attorney for Chapter 7

I am sorry to hear about your plight. It is unclear from your question why you owe the Trustee $4,200. I would recommend you contact an attorney...

Do I have to give my daughter to her mother if she filed an order of protection against me?

The first question I have is whether you were properly served with the Order. If so, then yes, you must turn your daughter over to her Mother as...