I'd suggest you call the Mediation Office at your local courthouse and ask their policy. I'm sure they've dealt with your issue before.

Do I need an immigration lawyer?

The effect the family law case has on immigration status is definitely a question for an immigration attorney. Your questions should be fairly...

Supervised visits

I think you are doing all you can legally although I agree with the other Attorney you probably need to change your approach with the supervisors. ...

Can I file a exparte based on daughter continuiosly having lice?

Ultimately it will depend on how the judge views the situation and its immediacy. If I were in your shoes, and as a parent, I would go ahead and...

Having severe problems in making visitations happen, child expresses unwillingness to visit and refuses to let go other parent.

You don't mention the age of the child and that's highly relevant. I'd encourage you to keep trying, either through the court process or on your...

Child (14yo) wants to live with father

FIle a Request for Order. However, if the step-parent adoption you mentioned in your question was for the specific child you're discussing, you're...

If Ex can't pay for monitored visitation, can his lawyer "force" me to appoint a member of my family as monitor?

The only one who can ever legally "force" you to do anything is a judge, or in some situations, a law enforcement officer. If you feel as strongly...

How to handle bias shown in court by judge towards DCSS and against non custodial party

Unfortunately there is no easy way to answer this question. Your experience is somewhat common in DCSS courtrooms, as the child support system at...

Married 27 years, separated, but nothing yet filed in court. Husband lost job and withdrew 401k money without my knowledge.

You need to get a petition filed as soon as possible and consult with attorney right away. Additional delay can and will be very costly to you. ...

When responding to a summons for child custody and petition for paternity, are there any suggestions of clauses to include?

There is no real way to answer your question. No attorney here knows the facts of your case and even if they did, what to include or not include...