My friend has taken care of her niece for a yr and the mom has nothing to do with her what cn ahe do to get custody or temp.

It sounds like your friend would have grounds to seek temporary emergency custody in juvenile court. I need to know more about the father’s level...

If we're separated, can she take our children on a cruise out of the country without my permission? Neither one of us has filed.

Unless there is a specific court order in place stating otherwise, your wife may take this trip as she has planned. She is not allowed to...

HELP my sister has been served by ex-husband for changes to current custody, divorce, and additionally a motion for contempt.

The best way to hep your sister is to get her in touch with a lawyer who can step in and guide her through this process and advocate her position...

What penalties am I looking at for my DUI?

If this is your first offense and you are convicted or plead guilty, you are looking at the following possible penalties: 11 months, 29 days...

Do I need an attorney?

You do need an attorney to help you if your ex-husband files for a modification of child support or co-parenting time. You should consult with an...

Your son's poor performance in school could be used as evidence of a material change of circumstance that would qualify you for a modification of...

If my ex has been granted a temporary emergency custody order do I have to have an attorney present at the first hearing?

You do not have to have an attorney there to represent you at the hearing, but the best plan of action is to go ahead and retain an attorney who...

Visitation / custody

If you were not married to the Mother you can petition the Court to set a reasonable visitation schedule for you. Once the visitation order is in...

Can child support find out if someone has 2 full time jobs?

You could also retain an attorney to help you prove the Father's income at court. The discovery process could reveal additional sources of income...

How does one person file a contempt of court on another due not complying to a divorce decree.

In order to bring the contempt to the Court's attention a new petition for contempt will need to be filed in the Court where you divorced. It...