Can she legally “win” my dog?

Yes, dogs are legally considered property that can be assigned to a litigant. If you do not comply with the court order, the plaintiff would have...

How to find the best and most aggressive child custody lawyer?

There’s no way to objectively measure “best” and “aggressive” is often synonymous with needless conflict escalation. You need a skilled attorney...

how old does a child need to be to chose not being with a parent

The child never gets to choose. When children are suitable age and maturity (no defined age, but usually 10+) their preferences may be one factor...

Can I get child support if we live in Arizona and my child's biological dad lives in Mexico?

You could, but candidly I'm not sure you'd get through the process before child support would expire. While it's possible to establish child...

The best way is to use an app that transcribes the text messages into a format easier to read than screenshots. If it's an Android phone, one app...

No, that isn't how community property works. Your spouse would be entitled to a share of property acquired during the marriage. Benefits earned...

Can I make my ex husband repay for all the income tax money he received for claiming my daughter.

If he's already your ex husband, no. It's likely that the court would find you consented, even implicitly, to allow him to claim your child as a...

Can I file for divorce in arizona if I was married in south carolina?

You can file for divorce in Arizona if you've lived here at least ninety days. But if you expect the divorce will be contested or will involve...

Should I consent and sign the paper, if I refuse will it look bad on my end?

Your dispute with the other parent shouldn't affect your judgment regarding the best interests of your child. If you believe your child would...

Can my ex refuse to drop my girls off when she is suppose to?

This isn't at all related to legal decision-making authority. But your question is unclear. Do you mean she refuses to drop the children off at...