Daughters mother leaves my child at night and sleeps at her boyfriends house. How can I tell the court so I can get 50% custody?

You could argue that your daughter is basically being raised by a grandparent. You could also ask for an order that allows you to provide care to...

If she leaves the baby with you, you can go to Probate Court and file for a Guardianship over the child. You must have physical custody of the...

Is it court or calendar days to have my filings in?

Generally, it ils "court days" However, if your order is n ot specific, you can argue 15 days (including weekends). But why do this? Be safe,...

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Does a one-time lawsuit settlement award get calculated into how much child support I must pay?

Yes, it can effect your c hild support. If your ex takes you back to court to modify support, then the Judge, will usually assign a rate of...

Can I refuse to participate in an open investigation when I'm not the parent in question?

The DCFS has power to go and speak to the children, all the children involved, including your husband's children. You can agree or disagree to...

It's been a yr and I am not divorce yet , because we didn't finish up paper work (income deck) can I file again with a attorney

The documents of financial disclosure, such as the Income and Expense Declaration, are mandatory. If he is refusing to sign, and he was the...

I was divorced by my husband while I was out of the country...it was only after 8 yrs that I was able to go to the United States

This sounds very complicated. If he divorced you here, in the U.S., then you are divorced. Perhaps in your country of origin you are still...

What are my options if I dont have money to fight for my son that lives in another state to live woth me I pay child support

If you ex is denying you any contact, and you have a court order for visitation, you need to document every attempt you make to comply with the...

Can my fiancée change my daughters last name if the biological father was never around since my pregnancy and after birth?

Since the biological father is not on your daughter's birth certificate, she has no father. You do not have to be a biological father, to be...

Can my newborn get takin

If DCFS finds that you cannot care for the child, or neglect the child, or abuse the child, yes, they can come and take the child. It sounds...