I have filed for divorce and have court in March. Do I have to allow my children's father to see them prior to court?

From the responses from Attorney Groseclose and Attorney Couture, it might be plain that your resistance to visitation with the father is an issue....

I agree with Mr. Groseclose; however, the facts are somewhat confusing. You say, "My ex is planning to move there and overall go back to his...

Am I entitled for an Alimony?

Your question really cannot be answered without specifics since maintenance (formerly known as alimony) is based on need versus ability to pay. ...

Will the dissolution of marriage be granted if both parties doesn't file the divorce for certain years?

If you are ready to divorce, then you should file for a Dissolution of Marriage. If your husband ignores you, which he has by phone and email,...

Selected as the best answer

I'm looking to modify child support and I don't know what "substantial change of circumstances' means to the courts?

Child support can be modified based on the passage of one year with a substantial change of circumstances or 2 years or because a child has moved...

As far as asking for a continuance goes can a Commissioner continue a hearing 4 weeks? Or is there law it is only 2

It is typically left to his or her discretion and based on factors which may influence the time needed for the continuance, as well as the requests...

Can an open adoption that took place less than a year ago be terminated if the adoption agreement is violated?

Has the decree of adoption been entered? Is the adoption final?

Can I move in with my other parent at age 18?

I agree with counsel. At 18, you are an adult and the parenting plan is typically no longer applicable. Your question asks if you can move in...

How do I respond to a letter from child support that the father states we resided together when he wasn't allowed to see the kid

Look to see if you have evidence of your address in 2009. Just as father can submit "evidence" (I lose that term loosely), you can as well. If...

What is it like to go through a GAL?

Sadly, what you relate is more common than it should be. The appointment of a GAL is not an easy thing, but rather there needs to be (unless both...