Family law - divorce

To answer your specific question, it makes no difference who files the first paper (the Petition), as the second person's first paper (the...

This *sounds* like you are referring to a printout from a support calculating program such as DissoMaster or X-Spouse. These tables are generated...

Supervised visitation

If you believe that the grandparents can be trusted to supervise the visits, then see about modifying the court order with a new stipulation saying...

In joint legal custody, under what circumstances might final decision making authority be granted?

In my experience, a court will only give one parent decision-making authority after it has been demonstrated that the other parent either makes...

Going through divorce - Any recourse for emotional abuse/manipulation of our 4 year old?

First of all, a parent should NOT be asking a four year old child if they want to spend the night. This is simply not appropriate. Getting angry...

Abuser initiated domestic violence restraining order

Just one thing: A judge many not LIKE a case with mutual requests for DVROs, but this does not mean that a victim of abuse should not file a...

Can you get a finding of domestic abuse in a family case for harassing calls?

Depending upon the frequency, times, and purpose of the calls, I have seen courts rule that such conduct was harassment worthy of a DVRO.

My ex violated our Stay Away restraining order...do I call police or go to the court?

I agree with the other comments, but would also add that he is not only guilty of violating a restraining order, but is also guilty of assault and...

I am traveling out of the country with my son but his father is in jail. Do I still need permission from him to travel?

I'd suggest that you either get the father's signed approval (notarized, if possible), or get a court order that says that you have the court's...

On what factors a mother gets child custody?

Generally speaking, the law favors joint custody, unless there is a compelling reason to do otherwise. This is because having an ongoing...