I retained a Family Law Lawyer in September 2014 for a Child Support Modification. Other party was served and no response filed

Yes, I agree that a court date should have been scheduled by now. You can always terminate your lawyer's representation and ask for a refund of...

How do I go about getting my kids mom to take a drug test?

Generally there needs to be an underlying petition to modify something in order for the court to order drug testing. The judges are usually pretty...

Joint Accounts

If it is a joint account, she has rights to 1/2 of the balance in the account as of the date of service of a petition for dissolution of marriage. ...

What should I do? How do I fight back? Is there any lawyers that will help me for free?

Many spouses threaten unfounded things just to bully the other spouse. Please contact an experienced family law attorney. Many, including myself,...

I was rewarded sole custody of my son by default of her not showing up or responding

Generally, she would need to file a motion to set aside the default judgment. I am unsure why she would file a petition for temporary orders; in...

Do my evidence prove custody needs be changed to me

I agree with Mr. Gaertner. This appears to be a complicated case and often it is difficult to prove to the Court that a court-appointed evaluator...

So, there is no 'abandonment' in the family court. The juvenile court does consider 'abandonment' in order to file to terminate a parent's rights....

Pension/401k

Most times, you do need to have a Qualified Domestic Relations Order to protect your interest in this account (it essentially parcels out your...

If I bought a house after being married 2 months, will I lose the house in a divorce, after being married 15 months

There is an Arizona case which addresses an equitable division of property in a short term marriage. Please review IN RE: the Marriage of Anthony...

Can I record a conversation in parent counseling and use it in court.

I agree that the judges are fairly liberal in ordering a hair follicle test if you have just cause. I am uncertain whether or not the cell phone...