What type of lawyer do I need?

If "emotionally abusive" is over the top, you may be able to get a domestic violence prevention injunction against his contacting you in any way. ...

Moveaway...my ex to be moved one day to the next. I don't agree.

Yes. It's a good enough reason. No judge is going to order a change in custody because she moved.

How do I amend my child custody orders to be move from one county to another?

If you want to keep the child with you, you're going to have to change the custody order from 50/50 to physical custody to you and visitation to...

Good question. From the standpoint of California family law, the first question is, 'Is the right to receive Section 8 benefits your joint...

Can i add my last name to my sons last name? so it would be his fathers last name and my last name, hyphened ?

If you go through the judicial name change process, you would have to give notice to the father, and he would have the right to object. There...

I am told that I will be viewed unfavorably in S.D. court if I get a TRO on a father who has threatened abduction

Ouch. My colleagues are in an uncharitable mood this evening. There is something called making the best of a bad situation, particularly if a...

Leaving without filing a legal separation

You haven't given us a whole lot to go on. There's a slight possibility that your separation has already occurred. There's also a possibility...

How to obtain a move away order to move to a different state with my daughter.

I've never encountered your situation before. My colleagues have told you how, but perhaps you don't need one. Read your judgment carefully, as...

Can non siblings share rooms?

I expect a five year old girl in a bedroom with seven and eight year old boys will be a problem (not to mention a 2 year old boy): first, in the...

What can my sister do so her son's paternal grandmother wont interfere anymore in behalf of her son?

The court has no jurisdiction to order the Grandmother to do or not to do anything. Your sister's going to have to file a request for an order to...