What’s th difference between a divorce & a legal separation???

The primary difference is that after a legal separation, the spouses remain legally married. This may continue eligibility for spousal benefits...

Is it legal for a mother to keep a child from her father?

Technically yes, but only when paternity is established. It sounds like you haven't done that yet, so you need to file a petition to establish...

Can I refuse vacation if my ex doesn’t make child wear a mask?

The current public health situation is completely unprecedented so there truthfully is no definitive legal answer. Mask protocol probably falls...

That’s not what home state means. That term refers to Arizona’s jurisdiction over the custody issues. If your order allows travel to California...

Does the mayor have the power to dictate the behavior of individual citizens through "proclamation"?

It’s not a constitutional issue. The state has extremely broad power when it comes to promoting public health and safety, including response to...

How can I ensure that an injunction of harassment that has not been served yet, be included in an custody agreement?

Unless the protective orders include your child as a protected person, neither will impact the defendant’s ability to be around your child. If the...

Alienation is a pervasive issue. But I’m not sure what you mean by inadmissible, evidence of alienation is always admissible. It’s just difficult...

You can try to enforce the decree but your delay has created equitable defenses for your former spouse. Still, it’s probably worth a try,...

You can establish paternity before the baby is born. It won’t necessarily stop her from relocating but it’s a head start toward creating and...

What are the most important facts to list on family court pretrial statement?

Every fact you believe is important to the judge’s decision. You need to support all of your arguments with supporting facts and any legal...