Res judicata does not apply to cases dismissed without prejudice. More generally, it doesn’t apply to any dismissal, as it requires a case to be...

Schools are treated differently than daycare providers. School choice is a major legal decision. Childcare typically isn’t. It’s usually left up to...

No, the parents are free to choose an equidistant school and courts generally prefer it aged logistically possible.

While you do need to be served, the purpose of service is to ensure you know about the court proceedings. Since it’s clear that you do, I’d suggest...

How long does it take to get a hearing/trial on a third-party visitation case?

There’s no perfect answer. It depends on the assigned judge’s calendar and the opposing party’s positions. Contested family court cases can take a...

Biological parents have presumptively equal rights. It’s very unfortunate he mistreated you, but that won’t necessarily preclude any efforts he may...

From the information you provided, the facts are unclear. When you say you served a letter, did you also serve a petition? A letter carries no...

Can I stop child support if my daughter is living with me but her mom has custody?

The situation you describe can be a defense to child support enforcement, but to stop child support you would need to modify parenting time and...

How can one better prepare themselves if the other parent of a child born out of wedlock is planning on skipping town?

Serve her before she leaves and file a preliminary injunction. If the other parent relocates before service, it makes the case exponentially more...

Can the mid-week drop-off time be changed? If it’s past a toddler’s bed time?

This is a question your attorney is better positioned to answer. Without knowing considerably more about the situation, i.e. when the order was...