I’m unsure if this question is about a family court custody battle, or CPS case. As you referred to both in the question. But in either court...

He can ask—but court appointed lawyers are generally in court all day—almost every day. So no court appointed attorney is sitting around the office...

I do not think there will be any sort of bad perception from the court for declining the invitation. Co-parenting is difficult. I applaud the...

Yes! Or don’t negotiate at all! If your case is righteous and true, then fight your case, and win! Obviously, if you can afford an attorney, then...

Sure. I assume this is a DCSS case? Ask them for a re-calculation. Let them know you want to see dad‘s FL 150. Have your attorney run the numbers...

I agree—you need a specific custody schedule. Because this situation sounds like it’s only going to get worse, not better! That eliminates the...

Do you have a child support order? If so, the 50/50 childcare order is probably already there (if it's not, somebody screwed up). If you need to...

2 years clean is great--I agree it's time to try to increase your custody of your son. It's very unlikely you're going to have him removed from...

Yes, you need to file a Civil Harassment Restraining Order. I expect it will be granted on a temporary basis at least. When it comes to making it...

Yes, you are at risk of a dependency case being filed and your child being removed from your custody. Domestic Violence is one of the most common...