Would I need a lawyer?

Who has the kid? Set an ex parte and do it that way; this does not sound good at all. I agree with the other attorney though - you must have...

Can ask court to give me 100 percent custody of my kids?

You do not need to ask the court for 100 per cent custody - all you need is court permission to travel abroad. Hopefully the trip is not during...

My husband filed for divorce. We have agreed on all issues & a paralegal drafted our agreement.

It can still be done. I never recommend allowing a default to be taken. You are saving $435 but taking several risks too complex to outline here....

What should I do about trying to serve restraining order papers to someone that will be out of state soon?

You need to get someone over the age of 18 (not you) serve her today personally if you can. Clearly you got the TRO for a reason; if you have...

Do I need to sign the FL-100 form for petitioning for Marriage Dissolution, or can the Attorney just sign?

The form requires the Petitioner to sign and the Attorney for the Petitioner. If you have email or a fax, it can be done that way. t

Husband left me and our children and refuses to help with the household finances. I am a stay at home mother.

You can file a Petition for support and custody - that is not recommended. File for separation if you do not want to end the marriage and ask for...

The Thrift Savings Plan is a plan which civilians contribute to when working for the Feds. If you were given half the community share, you may...

Adoption

Once he has filed the Petition for a step-parent adoption, the social worker will approach you and ask you to sign a consent form. If you wish to...

Being in a highly-conflicted environment is not healthy. Moving out is not abandonment which is a term used to terminate rights in adoptions and...

My mom has a last will and testement,Does my sister THE TRUSTEE have another document possibley I have not seen yet.

Typically there is a executor that manages property under a will after the testator has passed a way; if there is a trust, the person that manages...