My granddaughter and her mother have lived with us since the child was born. She is now 5 months old and my son is the father.

Its difficult for a nonparent to obtain custody if a parent is available and fit to parent Your son, a parent, would have a much better chance of...

Woman online stalking and posting personal information, and possible defamation, can I get a civil protection order?

The court can award an order of protection for stalking, but you will need to prove that you are afraid of the behavior/her, and the judge will...

Does a spousal maintenance address only one aspect of the circumstances of the requesting spouse? ie: rehab vs impairment

When drafting a settlement agreement, I think its best to specify the type of spousal maintenance the parties agree to, including the factual basis...

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What are the main differences between a divorce in Indiana and Ohio that I need to consider?

I can only speak to Indiana. You have to have been a resident for at least 6 months to file. Indiana does not allow for alimony, but it does...

I am 55years old. I have paid maintenance in the state of In.for 22years now. I hope to retire at 62. Can she get my pension ?

It really depends on what your divorce decree says. It sounds like you were ordered to pay maintenance to her based on her incapacity, which lasts...

If my soon to be ex husband signed the waiver of service of summons does that mean he doesn't have to show up to our court date?

I agree with the above answer, and would add that since he waived service, if he does not come to the hearing, the court will be free to proceed...

It depends on what your divorce decree actually says. If he is paying the mortgage for you as spousal maintenence, then generally it is reported...

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When I get custody of my son, what happens to the back child support I owe?

You owe the support, but there are different ways to reconcile this obligation. If you don't want to pay it over time, you could agree with her...

Can dad take child back from mom without filing with court first on last day of school?

If the court order says that the child lives with dad, then it should be a matter of enforcing that provision. If the court order says that the...

How can I get my daughter the help she needs with out having custody.

This is the sort of case that will require a joint effort between the parents--even with intact families, this sort of misbehavior can be very...