That's how ex parte applications work. Yes, under certain circumstances, such as when the mother files for a domestic violence restraining order,...

What can the father do to keep custody of his child?

Auntie "filed for custody". Not sure what that means. Did she file a petition? Did she file a motion and there's a pending hearing date? What...

I need help. What can I do.

Something doesn't sound right here. You have "joint" custody, but his custodial time is Friday night to Monday morning, only? But on paper it...

How can I get a divorce without my wife.

It's only been 4 months. What efforts have you made to find her? You would need to show those efforts before getting permission from the court to...

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Will a family law attorney take a case on contingency to enforce a contempt of court? Any suggestions for how to proceed?

Contempt may not be the best path for you to take. On purely financial order violations, I recommend instead, you file a motion for determination...

What charges. Will my ex get for a threat to kill me n my family n soon husband wat can i do for me n them

Talk to the police or to the DA. This isn't the type of question you will get answered here on AVVO.

Do I have any legal recourse for visitation? I spoke to one organization that told me I don't because I am not the parent.

You do not have any legal standing to seek custodial or visitation rights for this child. Does the grandmother have guardianship? Custody? What...

Payment of credit card debt in the middle of a divorce

The issue is not in whose name the account stands. It is whether the debt was incurred during the marriage and for the benefit of the community. ...

Would i have a legal stance on how i would go about acquiring custody of this child, once born?

First, it's not clear what you mean by "abandon". Use of that word where a newborn infant is concerned is quite concerning. Please refer your...

Child support

Sometimes the judge will state a specific date to which an order is retroactive. If no date was stated on the record, then the order would be...