How risky is going to custody status hearing without an attorney?

The facts appear to be in your side so the judge should be receptive to you. Make sure you have your witnesses and other proof, eg your CPO. Be...

Mother has not worked in 4 yrs, we have twin boys, she will not allow me visitation or their names on birth certificate but dema

Go down to the DC Superior Court Family Court Self Help Center (lower level). Volunteers will help you file to establish paternity, custody and...

Pay child support for a child that the mother gave to the dad

Yes, you can. But, before you stop paying, you need to go to court a file a motion with the judge who signed your current support order. You can...

How does alimony work in the District of Columbia?

Judges in D.C. have the discretion to order alimony when the court finds such an award "just and proper." There are some specific considerations...

Where can an unemployed military spouse who home schools live after a divorce in DC?

First, I'm sorry to hear of your trouble. This sounds like an incredibly stressful situation. Your question seems to be more about the military's...

Where in the U.S. Constitution does it support that California can have 55 electoral votes?

Per Article II, section 1, each state gets a number of electors equal to the number of senators and representatives from that state, which, in...

MY CHILD WAS WRONGFULLY TAKEN BECAUSE OF PAST HISTORY HOW STRONG IS MY CASE AND IS WHAT THERE DOING RIGTH OR LEGAL?

Your situation sounds extremely complicated and requires consideration of the unique circumstances of your case. This website is for legal...

Can i file for sole custody ? The dad and I never married and he sees my son one day twice a month

Child custody is a fact-specific determination. Do you have a custody order now? If so, you both need to follow that order until you modify it in...

Can child support stop for a child no longer attending school and has a child herself

Even if your child meets the standard for emancipation or self support, if you have a child support order, you can't simply stop paying. First,...

If you ex-wife has violated your shared custody agreement you should file a motion immediately to hold her in contempt. The first thing to do is...