Can we modify the parenting agreement or do I have to change custody?

Yes, it's possible to file a petition to modify visitation without changing anything else. There's no reason to change to sole custody unless you...

Every time my daugther has to switch off kids with her ex-husband, he always ends up calling the police on her.

I'm not a Texas lawyer, but here's some general advice: It sounds like your daughter is being very sensible. In addition to what she is doing,...

I was divorced in 2008 in Illinois. My ex agreed to all terms but is emotionally unstable and I am concerned she may reopen.

If you and your wife dissolved your marriage in 2008, it was uncontested, and you both appeared, then it was final as to the division of your...

Retainer fees for divorce lawyers?

Lawyers can charge any kind of fee they want (except contingency fees) for a divorce case and while hourly billing is standard, alternative...

What are the steps I need to take to get a child support modification reduction in Chicago?

This is something you can do yourself if you can't afford a lawyer. It is not easy, but it is possible. There is a step by step guide to "Changing...

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How easy is it to gain unsupervised visitation?

Unsupervised visitation is the default unless you prove that it would not be safe or appropriate for some reason: (750 ILCS 5/607) (from Ch....

In IL, if the mother goes to jail, can the father watch the child until she is released?

It depends. First of all, child support has nothing to do with whether or not you have the right to custody in Illinois. If you are legally...

Do I need an attorney for a hearing?

It sounds like you child's father is trying to get a court order that establishes that he is the biological father and orders a set visitation...

I had affair can my husband take my son?

I am not a Tennessee lawyer, but in Illinois and I believe in most states custody decisions are based on the best interests of the child. A...

Is there really free (legal aid) or extremely low cost Attnys in Oregon to help me be able to see my children again?

Sounds like a job for the Salem Oregon Legal Aid Service! They do handle family law and child custody issues, although I can't promise they will...