Public defender represent me has previously represented the plaintiff

From your post, I'm assuming you're asking whether it is unethical for the public defender to represent you after earlier representing the...

Unfortunately, there are very few guarantees in court (especially in family law). However, it would be a factor that you could argue in support of...

Who do I contact and what do I do when a land lord won't fix my heat properly?

One thing you want to make sure of is that you have given your landlord adequate notice of the problem. A landlord does not have a duty to repair...

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Sole custody?

Based on what you wrote, your chances sound pretty darn good. But is your ex even going to contest this? You might want to see if he'll just...

My children are wanting to change the current parenting plan of 50/50 time.

If your children really want this and they are mature enough to articulate their wishes, you may want to consider getting them an attorney to...

What steps must an unmarried mom take to have full custody of the child and possible file for child support?

The first step probably needs to be establishing paternity. If the father's name is not listed on the birth certificate, if the parents haven't...

What are my rights when my ex wife left or child with me 6 months ago?

The emergency temporary custody is a good start. You could also ask the court to grant an "Order of Assistance," which will allow the police to...

What you need to do in a situation like this is fire your attorney and request additional time to get a new one. As long as you stay with a lawyer...

How much to ask for alimony, retirement, bills, sale of home, etc.

With a 16 year long marriage and a $46,000 difference in income, it is reasonable to ask for spousal support. I am uncomfortable telling an...

Can my husband adopt my 3 year old without consent from bio father?

You need to speak with a family law attorney directly regarding this. A lot of the answer is going to hinge on a couple of specific facts. First,...