You may use a text message as evidence in a child custody case. Whether this particular message does what you think it does remains to be seen. It...

My soon to be ex-husband has been incarcerated for the past 5 years, will the court grant him any custody/ visitation rights?

The Court bases its decision about any parenting arrangement on the best interests of the child. There is a presumption, which can be rebutted if...

I have 17 yr old can i emancipate him he is destructive and causing all kinds of problems in household

Emancipation is for those under 18 who are especially responsible, not for those who are irresponsible and still need parenting. As his parent, and...

Will my spouse by responsible for past child support and should I ask for alimony?

If there's already an order for child support and it was never changed, it's still owed. If there's never been an order for child support the court...

Can my brother possibly obtain custody of his 3-year old child?

Children don't get to decide who they want to live with (unless both parents give them that kind of power, then watch out!). Judges must base the...

Can grandparents get custody of children after both parents die with no will?

This is a guardianship proceeding. Whether or not a will is found the judge will have to make a decision about who will serve as the guardian of...

My ex-husband has full custody of our 13 year old son for the past 7 years. He has repeatedly denied my court order time..

The quality of your written declarations may be the difference between seeing your child and not seeing your child. Don't try to save money by...

How do I ensure I get mon-fri custody of my 4yr? I have been primary care taker and have her 5 nights a week now - tues to sun

Any judicial officer will have to base the parenting plan on your child's needs. While whatever you've done in the past is some evidence to be...

The mother of my child and I have joint custody. Can she put my daughter in school on my days if I have not agreed to it?

The answer depends on what the court order says. If the court order is silent on school and your child is of an age where she must now attend...

If my fathers daughter is willing to give up parental rights to me, what is the process?

I'm not sure what you mean by "give up parental rights." If he doesn't want to see his daughter the two of you can agree to that. That doesn't...