I don't know how many children are involved, split custody (historically speaking) is generally done when there are many children (3+ in my...

Taking my baby in a trip

If paternity hasn't been established, and there's no petition pending, then you are free to do as you like. In terms of child support, you can...

I want my soon to be husband to adopt my children. How can this happen if my ex refuses?

You can have your ex sign away his paternity rights - now he'll still be on the hook for child support, but he'll be giving up everything else. ...

Do I have to give my ex his vacation time if it is over my holiday?

We'd need to look at the parenting agreement and/or last court order in order to advise you - generally these agreements will spell out which...

Can I tell my ex-wife not to bring our children around my family?

Yes, but you'll have to file a petition and prepare for a hearing on the matter if it's contested by your ex. If you do not want to take the...

What happens if my attorney doesn't show up at our custody trial?

If there's a conflict between what you want, and what your attorney wants, then you need to consider getting a new attorney. If she wants to bail...

Adoption rights

Get a family law attorney, it would take a full intake in order to advise you, and a couple paragraphs on Avvo aren't going to be enough. Contact...

I am going pro se on obtaining removal of my child to the state of WI.

Cat's out of the bag. At this stage, the GAL will generally be the first and last word on what's going to happen. Why a GAL was appointed will be...

My ex missed three months of alimony payments due to lay off

You're free to continue to twist the screws, if you will. Will it yield more money for you? Doesn't sound like it. Keep in mind that at some...

What do I need to do to file for child support even though we are not divorce?

You have to file for divorce. No getting around it, you must file. With your divorce petition, include a 501 request for temporary child support to...