Will court focus on my past or will they look at my present-day situation when making their decision about custody/visitation.

The court will consider your past and your present situations. Addiction is a serious concern and the courts treat it that way. Do you have 19...

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Do false orders of protection equate to kidnapping?

The answer to your question is very fact-specific. However, I can provide some things for you to consider and discuss with an attorney. First,...

What should I do if the father of my child won't give me parental consent to renew our child's passport?

If I am understanding your question, then you and your husband divorced in the Phillipines, correct? If that is the case, then you are dealing with...

A friend used a fake passport to get a drivers license, what now?

Yes, the conduct you describe is forgery and it is a serious crime. The fact that a government agency was the victim of the forgery may make the...

Can I file a protection order on a family member who assaulted me in the presence of my children?

You can file for a protection order based on the domestic violence you allege. Your local court can you provide you with the information you need...

Can my wife forge my name on sperm doner forms without my permission?

It is hard to comment on your family law situation without knowing more about the history of your case and why your request was denied. To...

Can I get physical custody?

You would likely need to demonstrate that modification of the orders is in the best interest of the child, more so than having his time with the...

How do I bring up in court that my ex violates our court orders?

Usually, such situations are handled by petitioning the court to hold the other party in contempt of court for failing to abide by the court's...

Preventing overnight toddler visitation

If this is the first custody case, rather than a modification or a prior order, then it is an argument that can be made. Breastfeeding is important...

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Divorce: Could I ask the courts to see how my ex payed for expenses if she doesn't make enough money.

I'm not aware of any legal requirement for either side to prove how they afford their lifestyle. This would involve a tedious accounting of...