What should I know to successfully apply for an order to travel with my children as the father refuses to sign a passport?

You should file a motion in family court asking that this dad be ordered to cooperate and sign the necessary papers. The court has a lot of...

A CR2A is a binding settlement contract. However, if you are pro se (i.e., no attorney) it is enforceable only if it has been confirmed in open...

What are my rights according to the parenting plan as I am to have 4 weeks of time in the summer with my daughter

Your rights depend on the wording of the parenting plan. Most plans give priority to each parent in alternating years. If 2010 is your year, you...

How do I obtain custody after husband obtained temporary custody?

It is difficult, but not impossible, to overcome a prior temporary order which awards custody to the wrong parent. You need a good attorney. If you...

Father lies & is granted full custody in NV while children and I were living in another state. It's > 5yrs. How do I reverse?

I handle many interstate child custody cases. You may be able to file a petition for custody and support in CA, since CA apparently is now...

Can my wife move to another state with the kids without her ex, permition

Your wife should not move with the child until she has a court order authorizing the move. I am not admitted to practice in CA, but I have handled...

My girlfriend & i moved from CO to WA but i want to move back to CO with the baby?

My firm has handled many interstate child custody cases. Don't move with the child until you have a court order authorizing the move. If you want...

Can he take them away or make us move

I have represented many clients in interstate custody cases. I am admitted to practice in WA and NY. However, most of these interstate custody...

I am the custodial parent of mine and my ex's daugher and I need to move to AZ for school, how do I get full custody?

I handle interstate custody cases. You need to get a true copy of your current parenting plan from the Court that gave the divorce. Normally,...

In a divorce situation.. two children, 1 not biological, not adopted, 1 possibly not biological. what is the responsibility?

Your ultimate responsibility for child support after divorce is for your biological children. If one child is not yours, and you have questions...