I got married 2008 my husband got deported to mexico in 2009 we have 2 kids together havent talked to him like in a year

Are you asking whether you can divorce him even though he is in Mexico? If so, the answer is yes, although there are several considerations about...

What grounds can a judge use to revoke all parental contact???

The court must make all decisions in the best interests of your child based on a list of statutory factors. Further, in order to make findings on...

If a custody battle went on for about nine months, would it be a bad thing for either party if both sides came to an aggreement?

Generally speaking, an agreement is viewed by the judge as a good thing - the parents are in a better position to know what is in their child's...

How long must my wife be gone for me to be able to adopt my daughter,or consider it abandonment

Your question actually presents several different layers of issues, and I recommend up front that you speak with an attorney to discuss your...

I am wanting to move out of state with my son can I legally do that?

If he does not have court-ordered parenting time, then the statute allows you to relocate without his advance consent or a court order; however,...

Joint Legal Custody, but father wants to move away without child.

If he is not attempting to relocate WITH the child, then he is not required to provide notice or obtain your consent before moving. Since the...

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My wife has the kids right now but we both have joint custody she told me the other day I can not see them or talk to them

If your children are not in some sort of danger of irreparable physical/mental/emotional harm, then it would not be appropriate to file an...

Can a parent with joint custody enroll their child into school with the other parents consent (parent with physical custody) ?

The two of you are free to agree to arrangements that are oustide the scope of your court order. A trial period may be a good way to determine...

Spouse & I are living apart. I lost my job & unemployment does not meet my expenses. What can I do to get spousal support?

You would have to file an action with the court (divorce or legal separation) in order to request an award of spousal support for any duration....

Trying to change my last name due to marriage

if you obtain a certified copy of your marriage license from the court, you can take this to Social Security. After you've done that, you can then...