FAMILY/Contract LAW: Seeking court's interpretation of stipulated agreement What is the proper name for this motion?

I agree with Ms. Main. The best way to proceed is to consult with a family law lawyer skilled in these areas as to whether: 1) a motion to...

I'm a grandmother trying to get custody of my grandson,the mother of the child abandon him to go back to her hard life

Yes, if you petition the court for a guardianship you can ask for custody of your grandchild. There are several highly skilled lawyers on Avvo in...

Can a grandparent get custody of their granddaughter if even if that grandparent has a criminal record?

You haven't stated facts that would give an idea of what the actual issue is. No. A criminal record does not automatically prevent a grandparent...

I'm very sorry that your son is in this situation. It must be a difficult time for you and your ex in terms of parenting. When teenagers take...

What is the process for asking for a continuance

Hire a lawyer. That's not the answer for a contnuance although if this is a custody case, I would suggest it. Regarding the contnuance, you can...

Can custody be transferred over to the other parent?

I concur with Mr. Schwerin. Yes, they could. While no lawyer can predict their strategy or how they will proceed. My suggestion: confirm the...

I owe child support. Can I get my passport back?

Is this a public assistance or a privately retained case? Generally, if you owemore than $2,500.00 they pull your passport. If it's a private...

What can we do to improve our chances of not paying alimony?

If you have representation, then it would be inappropriate for a lawyer on Avvo to second guess or contradict your attorney's advice. It sounds...

Im a US citizen but dont have a job. Can i still bring my mom in the US?

This is the family law section. If you post this in the immigration section since this is an immigration law question, you ought to receive more...

We are set for a Family Court Services mediation next week and now my husband wants to file for sole custody. How will this aff

It sounds like he wants to make a deal if you waive spousal support, he won't contest the move away. Legally, one has nothing to do with the other...