My X's new BF assaulted me and threatened me in front of our children, in public. X is pregnant. Is this domestic violence?

First and foremost, you need to have a restraining order directed against Mom requiring her to keep BF away from all child exchanges and to...

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What age can a child choose to live with one parent or the other ?

She old enough to make her own decisions when you parents so agree or a Court so orders. Usually, this comes up in the context of a minor...

What do I need to file in time for the court to address two issues when I appear as respondent at a trial setting conference?

I concur with my Avvo colleagues. The procedural posture of this case appears confused and without seeing the Court's minutes I will have no...

What are the rules on filing contempt of a child support order?

I concur with my Avvo colleagues. Additionally, contempt proceedings require convictions to be constrained to matters brought up in a petition...

Can I change the settlement amount after my offer was accepted?

I agree with the excellent counsel of my Avvo colleagues. Did you utilize a lawyer to make the offer? If so, your position is diminished and you...

I agree with attorney Straus. The child may never be born and only upon birth does Dad have protectable parenting rights.

Do I have to appear to get a continuance in child custody case?

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Can I get a continuance for child custody or child support court without showing up or getting a default?

You need a lawyer's assistance. The Family Law Facilitator will counsel and assist in self-representation free of charge. Your post is very vague...

If I move out of my family home before divorce proceedings occur am I in danger of losing any rights?

I concur with my Avvo colleagues. The Family Law Facilitator will counsel and assist in self-representation free of charge. If you must move...

Can child support, health insurance, child care be taken from the non custodial parent before paternity is proven?

Paternity is to be proven first, but often a default judgment is taken without genetic testing. Your husband needs to meet with a family law...