I have temporary custody of my 3 kids, a safe home food etc.. Th e mother is homeless can

All of the issues you raise will be reviewed by a mediator and a judge once any custody papers are filed with the court. If they are all true, it...

I need advice for my son. He is being black mailed by his ex girlfriend.

Have him talk to a criminal lawyer in your state about the statute of limitations on a statutory rape charge. He should be allowed to see his...

Parental Sharing

I don't know about Florida but in California, the facts you recite do not qualify as something that would warrant an emergency hearing. However, I...

If I am counter suing my ex in a custody dispute, do I put myself as petitioner or respondent? He was P and I was R in divorce.

If you were the respondent in the divorce you will still be the respondent in the custody matter because it is still the same case. It is not a...

If you have a court order that states your wife is supposed to pick up the child, you will have no problem if she calls the police. Remind her of...

Can I do an Acknowledgment of Paternity or do I have to do an adoption?

I know of no procedure where you could become the "father" of the child in the eyes of the law without going through an adoption process. I...

Gifted property from father in overseas can be involve in divorce here?

In community property states anything acquired by gift or inheritance during marriage is your separate property and is not subject to division in...

When does a house become community property?

The house is still community property but the community has acquired an interest in the house. In the case of a divorce or legal separation, you...

Do you have to have a lawyer to file a answer for a divorce case

You don't need a lawyer but it is probably wise to have an in person consultation (at least) before you file any papers with the court. I don't...

Can a stipulation be made in a step parent adoption?

The adoption process has many documents which can be created. You will need an attorney to make sure all the issues are covered. The bio-father's...