This is one of the problems with non-professional monitors. It is often an excuse for people to - in reality, not have a monitor - because the...

What is required for emergency custody?

You can certainly file an ex parte (emergency request) and ask that if the court will not make emergency orders that they grant an order shortening...

Will I get my 6 month old baby taken away if I test positive for weed in the hospital?

It is hard to say, conclusively. They might call, yes. If DCFS opens an investigation it is also hard to say what will happen. I would say it would...

Question about custody and school.

No, she cannot. I would advise you to start by informing her in writing that she cannot do this. If it continues I would certainly consider court...

I would hire an attorney to request orders from the Court. Your ex is not acting in the child’s best interest and it sounds like this is an...

If I filed a domestic violence restraining order with police report and I don’t show up to court will it affect me in any way?

If you don’t show up then court will simply dissolve the TRO and take it off calendar (in family court, anyway).

Can I deny the father of my child visitation if I have full custody?

If you have sole legal and physical custody, you steer the ship. If you don’t want to let him talk to her you don’t have to. Remember though that...

Can my soon to be ex wife not let me talk to my daughter while I'm in rehab?

It depends what your orders say - if anything. Assuming you have joint legal and physical custody then no, she can’t really do this. Although...

How does my son fight a false restraining order against him?

I would recommend that your son hire an attorney with domestic violence trial experience. He needs to get help putting on a strong case at the...

My child refuses to follow the order and my ex keeps on interfering on my time with the child ?

I am sorry to hear you’re experiencing this. Sadly, in high conflict custody situations this type of interference is not uncommon. I suggest you...