Should I move out? Is she wrong suggesting I move out? Am I setting myself up for failure if I do? Is it abandonment?

I would suggest talking to a counselor about the effect your moving out might have on the marriage relationship, good or bad? Legally, the primary...

Daughter (7) wants to hyphenate last name to include father's . Will the court consider this at petition for name change?

The child cannot file the petition, you would. The child will not be allowed to testify in court. You will have to give formal notice to the...

With legal counsel can she pursue, how far back can she go I also image this would be very costly in legal fees for both partys

In a divorce, a parent cannot go back and get back child support, only current and future. In a parentage action, you can get up to 5 years back...

The divorce decree can change your name, but it does not appear that yours did. You were given the option to do so, but you always have that...

Is it recommended I can represent myself to go through the process to motion to vacate the judgement?

Vacating a judgment is not an easy process, procedurally or substantively. If you know what you are doing, you can do it. If not, that is what...

Served with contempt, but not valid, now what?

As for the contempt, you need to file a written declaration in response, addressing your answer to her allegations. This can be similar to what you...

What can we do to establish his rights so he doesn't lose his children?

He needs to file an action to get a parenting plan in place. If he is on the birth certificate, he can file a Petition for Parenting Plan and Child...

I am pro-se. When am I permitted to "object" during a hearing?

A point of clarification, they cannot bring new evidence, but they can make new arguments. They cannot submit new declarations of fact. If they do...

How do you file a petition for modification of visitation

Your question assumes you have an existing parenting plan you want to have modified. My first question, is what does it provide? Can you enforce...

Can cps legally take Jr from us if we moved into a motorhome everything works in the motorhome

CPS can take your child if they feel there are issues of neglect or abuse. Since you are already working with them, ask them whether they have any...