Do you have to have a court order to open a child concealment against a parent?

The mother needs to file for an ex parte request for order for child custody and visitation immediately. She needs to do this as the county where...

If there are children involved and a party is requesting child custody orders as part of the DVRO, then the parties have to go to mediation. In...

Does a person who has addictions issues and can't work due to mental state still have to pay for back child support?

If there is a court order for child support and the other parent has not paid it, then said parent still owes the back child support. There's no...

Can I file for full custody of my son even if me and the biological father aren't married?

I would file a parentage action as well as a request for order for temporary child custody and child support orders. Under the law, a parent has...

I agree with Attorney White. Also, you should let the Court know that he threw away your belongings without giving you notice and opportunity to...

Yes because it will be a part of your history. So say that several years ago, you were involved in a domestic violence dispute and CPS was...

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There is a conflict of interest if the attorney represented both the children and a parent (either previously or currently). You may want to do a...

Can I ask just for 50/50 financial split for education and extra curricular activities?

I agree with Attorney Routledge. I would also add that there are some courts who would order that the other parent share in the extracurricular...

If I have issues with my legal guardians (my mother and stepfather) and I wish to be emancipated, do I need their consent?

You should ask your dad if he can file for custody for you. Also, I don't think you need parental consent to be emancipated. Good luck!

What can I do to get grandparent rights?

You can file a request for order in for visitation rights. There are self-help clinics in every courthouse I believe that can assist you with...