Can I get custody of my 20 month old granddaughter?

My colleague is right. And while it’s certainly worth a consultation, third party rights cases require very serious fitness concerns. If you do...

Can I change court ordered child health insurance for similar one?

Probably not. But if the benefits are inferior, the other parent may be allowed to enroll in supplementary insurance which could warrant upward...

Do I have rights. Is there anything I can do to protect my interest?

You may be able to sue the landlord, depending on the rights and obligations in the lease, but I worry if he/she allowed the home to go into...

I signed a lease for a apartment and changed my mind last night. I am inquiring if I can use the rescinded clause to break the l

Unfortunately, we can’t guess what rights or obligations are prescribed by a contract without reviewing the contract. You should see if any...

Domestic Violence and property division in divorce.

It really doesn’t affect property division or other financial issues. It could support a request for exclusive use of the home during the divorce...

Technically, no this probably isn’t proper service. You should have a process server see if there’s a regular time the other party comes to...

What can I do to return my child to me if taken by the father who does not have a custody arrangement filed and not married?

There’s no indication of irreparable harm to support an emergency order and even in the unlikely event (based solely on the info you provided), I’m...

What is the best way to fight grandparent rights after father is incarcerated?

The grandparents have a considerable burden — they must prove that the child(ren) will suffer substantial harm if the petition is denied. If...

Child support cannot be modified retroactively even if previous circumstances warranted modification at the time. This is pretty basic law that...

How many days can I call it abandonment?

Six months. But abandonment is strictly a juvenile court consideration. It does not limit your family court remedies.