You seem unclear on what it meant when you "let your brother use your name for a contract". If the contract's in your name, then as far as the...

Does mom need to give me a heads up when it comes to counseling for our son?

Look at your custody order/judgment; she is almost certainly REQUIRED to inform you.

When filing for divorce, is it necessary to do it in the state we live in?

You file in the state where you live; various states have various residence requirements. YOU can move, regardless of where you file. You may...

Can my ex-wife's attorney file a document with the courts without my signature?

She (your ex) is submitting a REQUEST for an order to the court. You have the right to RESPOND to her request, in writing, or by asking to put on...

Will my child's fathers wife have to do anything if I go after custody and child support. I don't want her around anything

It'd be quite odd if you took Dad to court for custody and child support, and his wife didn't EVER find out about it; she might at least be curious...

If a divorce is final, can I still hire a lawyer to look into divorce documents?

Yes. It depends, and it depends. Can you ask to re-open? It'll depend on: why you want to reopen, (Were facts concealed? Did your ex lie...

What are the steps I need to take for a step-parent adoption? I'm sure the mother will fight to keep her $70 monthly C.S.

A question, more in the nature of legal counselling than legal advice: why is this your, and not your husband's job to figure out? Does he...

I have received a "notice of taking of deposition" but not accompanied by a "deposition subpoena". Am I required to attend?

Yes.

At what age can a child of divorce decide they do not want to go to that parents home on their assigned visiting day.

Children are children, and they don't get to decide this stuff, any more than they get to decide that they "don't want to to school". While a...

Is spanking your kid for misbehaving illegal?

Is it illegal? No. Is it a good idea? No.