How do i take away 50% custody from my X husband who is a drug addict and a alcoholic and who threatens my daughter who is 15?

In order to change any current orders, you need to file a Request for Order specifically seeking to modify legal and physical custody of your...

Does "time away" from children include their time at school?

I have had Judges interpret this differently. Some do not see school time as time away from the parent.

When does modified Custody Order become effective? Does it need to be filed with the court first in order to be in effect?

It depends on what the Court ordered. Did the Court make the orders effective forthwith? Effective upon entry of the Order? You should obtain a...

Filing for sole custody

Tell the Court the truth about what happened and your concerns. Try to file a police report again, sometimes it depends which officer responds as...

Ny ex husband has not paid his child support for a month per court order. What can I do?

File a wage garnishment (withholding order) and serve it on his employer.

Child custody

You should at least consult with a family law attorney so that you are more informed as to your optiome, especially regarding where to file,...

How can I star my divorce.??

The first step is to file a Petition for Dissolution. It may be a good idea to seek a consultation from an attorney in your area to get...

I defaulted on my divorce and when I look up any updates on the divorce it just says pending

You can contact the Court and ask questions about the status of your dissolution, for example, was any paperwork rejected and if so, for what...

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How to roll over my ex's 401K to my IRA after QDRO was filed?

Contact the plan administrator and provide them with a copy of the QDRO. They should provide instructions for the roll over and whether they...

What kind of info can a health care provider give to a non family member or close friend of a patient?

File a request with the court allowing you to move with the children. Be aware, however, that move away cases can sometimes take quite a while to...