I am mentally abused, neglected, and hated by my parents. Is there anything I can do about this?

You can contact children's protective services and ask to be placed in foster care. I know of some kids who have succeeded with that approach,...

Yes. Technically once dad files a "Paternity" action demanding sole custody, if they believe he's safe and willing to protect her, they should bow...

Legally it's probably yours if he gave it to you with no strings attached. It's a gift. But when I broke off my engagement (decades ago!) I gave...

Why is the custodial parent ALWAYS called?

It sounds like you have a court order in place that gave legal decision-making power to your ex. If so, you must follow that order and she has...

Does my sister in law have to pay taxes on spousal support?

Absent some other agreement between the parties, spousal support is taxable to the recipient. There are ways to word the judgment to make spousal...

Technically no, in Oregon (unlike many states) we don't let kids, even teens, make the final decision about where they will primarily live. ...

Can I get sole custody of my stepson?

It sounds like you have a legal right to claim custody of this child, and if his mother is abusing or neglecting him, you may be the best option to...

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In what circumstances am I justified in denying overnight visitation of two small children to the children's father?

First, as my colleagues have told you, if there is a court order you must follow it unless you have reason to believe the children are in immediate...

Is sole custody just for parent b's benefit?

One thing to always remember about our court system is that there is nothing we can do to make someone a better human being. The short answer is,...

Yes, you can file for emancipation, but it isn't an easy process. You will need to prove to the court that you can support yourself, and that...