If the petitioner lost at the hearing for the restraining order against me, can I ask her to pay for my legal fees?

You can ask for attorney fees. They should be granted if the restraining order is denied. I believe a litigation privilege protects her from a...

Do I need to show up for a prove-up hearing for my divorce?

You indicate it is a "prove-up" hearing. Are you in default? It is unwise to miss any court dates. The bottom line is orders will be made...

Do I have any rights to the baby I am carrying as a surrogate mother?

So sorry for the loss of your friend. She must have been a very good friend for you to carry her child. Did you and her sign a contract? If you...

Wife started divorce back on 04 but wont finish. How can I finish myself?

It appears that someone filed a Default. It is unclear if the Default was granted or not. If she filed, and you did nothing, and the default...

Is inheritance considered income for calculating child support?

It depends on the inheritance. If you are looking at a lump sum, then the rate of return on that lump sum, can be used in calculating support,...

JOINT CUSTODY MY EX BOYFRIEND AND I HAVE THREE CHILDREN HE HAD MOVE TWO HOURS AWAY FROM WHERE I LIVE AND NOW HE IS NOT SPEAKING

You may have had orders that prevented him from moving the children so far away, however, in light of the fact they have been gone for 2 years,...

Mother takes vacations with out kids. Do I have to let mother makeup her missed time with kids? I have court ordered visitation

It sounds like she is violating the court order. Willful violation can be grounds for contempt. It is quasi criminal so the burden of making your...

What do I need to do to adopt my stepson if the biological father has never been around and his name is not on birth certificate

You can file a Step-parent adoption. Nolo press puts out a good book with step by step instructions. It is a lot of paperwork, but not difficult....

When a child 8 years or 15 years does not want to visit the other parent. Why do the court have nonchalant feelings about them?

If you do not have minor's counsel, then request one, so your child's voice will be heard. You can also request an evaluation, if you have not...

You can run an internet criminal search, it will show up. The police will not assist you in this matter. Please note that this answer does not...