Child living with non custodial parent (biological parent). What are rights and how to apply for custody.

The "custodial parent" usually means the parent who has been named as the custodian in the court ordered parenting plan. If that is what you meant,...

EX wife wont give documentation on refinance of home in divorce settlement

You should file a motion for a court order requiring her to render an accounting. She owes you a fiduciary duty of fairness in this transaction. ...

If you have the sole right to live there, and have made it clear you want her to leave, two things come to mind: (1) you could give her a Notice...

It's possible, but difficult. Another possiblilty would be a non-parental custody case, which is also difficult (but not as much). See my AVVO...

Do I need a lawyer in family law?

Your question can be better answred by in the adoption forum. Step-parent adoptions are easier and less expensive thatn other adoptions. See my...

As a parent, do I have the right to ask/know?

You have the absolute right to know who the roommates are, and the Court wants to know too. In fact, many judges will require a background check...

Could dating an undocumented person affect my custody battle?

Probably not. It sounds totally irrelevant to your merit as a parent. See my AVVO Legal Guides on child custody cases for more information about...

Are mediators of civil motions held to some sort of legal standard?

Different mediators have different styles. Some remain totally neutral, and some freely share what they think of both sides. Both approaches are...

I've been married two years and four months. I want to file for divorce, but own 3 homes in a community property state.

You should consult with an experienced family law attorney. Your question is too complicated for a simple answer on AVVO. See my AVVO Legal Guides...

My wife now lives in Mexico , I live in our house in Bremerton , wa . I want to sell the house and divorce her .

You can file for divorce in the US, and serve her with the papers in Mexico. You want to do it right, so it's best to hire a family attorney. See...