Attorney Lenaburg is accurate, and the way to have a guardian ad litem appointed is to file a motion asking the court to appoint one.

It has been my experience that the court defines a "private" call as one which is not on speaker phone, and one where a parent is not in the...

How much authority does CPS have?

CPS has an enormous amount of authority. It sounds like your brother will need to make a formal request to move the child out of state. Without...

As far as I know, there is not a form online for the motion that you need to file. One party should file a Motion for Reconsideration/Clarification...

I had 50/50 joint custody with my ex. Is he in breech of the original court order when he moved 2100 miles away?

The father may be in contempt for failing to pay certain things, but not for moving. If he's not paid debts that he was ordered to pay in the...

How do I enforce an agreement reached at mediation and now one of the parents does not want to follow through?

If there is an agreement reached during mediation, it should be on the order approved by the court after the mediation agreement was submitted to...

What is a DCM conference?

In addition to Mr. Blase's comments, you will want to ensure that the court has your current mailing address, as notices are typically mailed....

At what age is a child considered "of suitable age and maturity"?

Because each child is different in their maturity levels and ability to formulate their own choices and reasons for those choices, there is no firm...

Can i block what my ex do to my kids?

I agree with attorney Gaertner, and will add that if you are seeking to enforce the parenting time schedule, you may not be successful, as it is...

If my wife gets a restraining order for me not to see my boys what can I do?

While you can contest the Order of Protection, you should consult with an experienced attorney before you do so, because there are many potential...