The custodial mother is on drugs but child doesnt want to stay with non-cust father. Can a 16yo child choose to live with mom?

The courts will look at the best interest of the child. If the mother is as bad as you state and is again under CPS investigation it may turn out...

Is it enough to keep sole legal custody?

I know you will not like this answer but I will give it anyway "It Depends". As my colleague stated the courts like the parents involved in the...

I need Help!! Low income, I am trying to get more Percentage to full custody. Where Can I Find a Good Lawyer with Monthly paymen

Your local Bar Association should have a list of attorney's they can suggest. Of you can contact legal aid in your area. You may get a few...

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Can my daughter dad keep her from me if the court gave him physical custody

I will echo one of the responses you could have asked for a continuance as there was enough notice of a hearing coming up. You could have possibly...

Can i take my ex wife back to court to modify my child support after so many years

As stated below file for modification immediately. Your support will remain at it's current rate until you file and the matter is heard. If the...

I have had shared custody of my children with my ex husband/their father for years. My son will be turning 19 next month.

As you read the code you will see there are no exceptions to this, unless the child is disabled in some way. The best you can hope for is that Dad...

If my exboyfriend and I have reconciled and been back together for over a year, does that void the previous court order?

The current order preventing you moving is still in effect and will remain in effect until you either go to court and ask for new orders or you and...

Not knowing the current custody order makes it hard to give an informed response. There should be communication between you and your ex to...

Can my son's fathers new wife put our son under her insurance without consulting me?

See my answer to your other post. I also agree with my colleague below.

Can i request a new mediator and court date for more custody and modifacation on child support?

I'm not trying to be mean but I would suggest that you begin accepting some of the responsibility for the position you are in. You blame the...