Do I have to leave my house?

Ms. Whitbeck is right. You don't have to leave the house, and if he's abusing you, get a TPO. Because you weren't married, you might not end up...

Yours is a common problem that we can't seem to be able to fix. By law, the states are supposed to coordinate their efforts, and the state in...

Can the judge give a emergency transfer or you will have to wait to go through the transfer process through cps?

Since CPS decided the children were in sufficient danger to remove them from your care, it's unlikely they will let you take them to California in...

What rights do I have being a grandparent

Ms. Whitbeck is right. Grandparents really don't have "rights" to grandchildren in the traditional sense of the word, and if your son is...

Yes, it's possible. She can voluntarily relinquish her rights and consent to the adoption, or your father can ask the court to terminate your...

What are the chances of my ex getting joint custody, living in another state?

It would be nearly impossible for a lawyer to do what you need them to do for $1,000, but you can always approach the good people at the Legal Aid...

What does the law says about the father right for the custody in case the mother decides to take the son with her and move out

Ms. Aklestad is right. The father needs to file now to (1) restore his custodial rights, and (2) to prevent the relocation. I'm assuming the...

Though every case is different and dependent upon the context and history, I think it's safe to say that if any parent is willfully withholding a...

Marital difficulties?

You have several options available. They range from talking this out with him, to marriage counseling, to filing for separation or divorce. If,...

Yes, you need to respond. And if you want the judge to hear your side of the case, ask for a hearing. But if you don't want to be heard, you can...