What documentation will I need to support that child's father drinks too much so court considers it when deciding custody?

It appears that Dad needs a formal alcohol assessment. The Court has a list of alcohol assessors some affordable. Keep a log. Have witnesses...

Would I be entitled to any child support or does living together with other parent eliminate that possibility?

I never heard of co-habitants litigating child support. There is a presumption that a parent living with a child adequately supports that child. ...

Will a lawyer or attorney help me out more than if I just did this on my own?

I agree with my Avvo colleagues. You might meet with the Family Law Facilitator at your Courthouse who can actually look at the Court's file and...

Do I have grounds to terminate non-custodial parents parental rights?

I presume that you are no less than negligent in not collecting child support or even spousal support from an active duty servicemember. You can...

Child refuse overnight stay

Probably, my answer is yes, but I have not seen the order nor learned of X's reasoning and thus won't commit to it.

How do I know for sure, my minor child wrote a declaration to present in court via my ex-spouse

I agree with my Avvo colleagues and commend them for their breadth of advice. I do not understand your first sentence. If the declaration...

How can we avoid custody of the child?

Perhaps the social workers understand far more than you. If you are a minor take it up with family. The child may not be at your place long.

How and where do I start??

You need to defend against the "rumors", C.P.S., and the presumptive Juvenile Court proceeding. Only if you win there should you expect/deserve to...

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Who should I request the documents from the firm who received the documents or the opposing attny? What law codes where broken?

This is too hard without anything to look at to decipher. Please take it to the Family Law Facilitator or a lawyer of your choice to digest the...

Can I be forced to travel 3000 miles to attend a hearing on visitation when he has made no effort to see our child in 8 years?

You were to have obtained a Court order allowing your relocation. Indeed, his only seeking "visitation rights" indicates that he yet consents to...