How do I get support without going through court.

Congratulations on your new baby! If you want to have a child support arrangement without going to court, you and your boyfriend can simply agree...

Do I need passport to file for divorce?

There is no citizenship requirement for filing for divorce.. You won't need a passport. In D.C. you just need to show that you meet the residency...

I have a friend who is a registered for life sex offender but wants physical custody of his child is that possible?

Child custody determinations are fact-specific. The judge weighs all of the facts and circumstances and renders a decision that is in the "best...

Betty, your situation is complicated and you will need to consult an attorney who can consider the specific facts that apply to your case, in order...

Can a father take his child away from the mother because she filed for child support?

Your situation sounds complex, and probably requires legal advice from a local attorney who can consider the particular facts of your case. If...

What is Reasonable Visitation?

There is truly no standard for what a visitation schedule should look like. Because your order allows visitation at your discretion, it sounds like...

Does the state attorney general get involved in child custody cases?

DC has a parental kidnapping statute, D.C. Code Sec. 16-1022, which makes it a crime to remove a child from the district with intent to deny a...

It sounds like you are confused about what is going on in a child custody case. It is very difficult to answer a question like this, without...

Can I get divorce in this country?

If you or your spouse have been a resident of Washington, D.C. for six months, and you have been living "separate and apart" from your spouse...

This question is confusing in its terminology, but let me just say that family court judges in Washington, D.C. have the authority to exercise...