Should i be awarded full custody because of the change in circumstances?

if you already filed paperwork in court that outlines the child custody arrangement then you will need to Petition to the Court to Modify the...

Looking to start a legal separation, how do i start?

Dear "Ready to Start", The basic legal issues relating to divorce are child support, child custody and visitation, division of property,...

I will soon be living in Hawaii and my sons mother lives on the east cost. How does it work if I file for costody in Hawaii?

There are many facts here to take into affect such as; possible residency requirements in Hawaii for filing in family court; no prior agreements or...

Two foreigners getting married in Maryland

I am not sure whether your question is an immigration question or a family law question. Generally, states have residency requirements which must...

My father hit my mother in the nose?

Sounds like you have a lot going on at home and you are trying to keep it all together. Regarding the family law portion of your question, if your...

Can I still file an Order to Reconsider prior to the final court date, which will consider all child support and custody rights.

Your thoughts are in the right direction and I applaud you for that! The attorney above is completely correct, you need to see a family law...

Counsel's response above is 100% accurate regarding trial and litigation. I will address the testimony from arbitration piece; part of the...

Dear Distressed, To answer your question; your options are as follows (not in any specific order): 1) send a letter in writing informing your...

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My boyfriend's wife sued him for divorce. They used a mediator.

A mediation agreement is legal and binding if put in writing and signed by all parties (barring some very narrow exceptions). Although your...

Do I have to go back to mediation for child custody issues?

Failure to honor a mediation agreement brings the dispute of the mediation process and back into the court system unless the agreement has a clause...