How much does it cost to draw up separation papers

Assuming that he is in agreement with those terms, it will be very simple. The exact cost depends upon your location and the experience/case load,...

Do i have to let my ex take my daughter out of state since he has moved?

If there is a custody order in place that says dad gets certain visitation, then yes - he gets that visitation regardless of where he lives. If...

Service via telephone is sufficient if you were ordered to appear and testify. You have been served.

Do I have to be separated for a year to get a divorce?

Yes, you have to live separate and apart for at least one year and one day before you can file for divorce. You can work out the other issues in...

I assume that your friend is over 18 and her stepmother gained custody of her daughter. If that's the case, she needs to determine whether she has...

What can I do about the other parent not answering me ever and keeping me from talking to my daughter?

If communication with the child is part of your court order, you can file a motion for contempt and an order to show cause. Absent that, there...

What can I do about this?

You need to file a motion to modify custody.

Dss assumed custody of one child out of 2 for non drug reasons. Both parents my fail random drug screen. What to expect?

They should expect to spend a while fighting to get the kids back, which is going to include passing multiple random drug screens. They need to...

I have a restraining order on my kids father.

It's impossible to predict an outcome of a DVPO hearing. Regardless of what happens in that proceeding, you can and should immediately turn around...

Should I expect an immediate order at my permanent custody hearing or will the judge make a decision at a later date?

Your questions are impossible to answer because it's ultimately up to the judge to enter an order that he or she deems to be in the best interests...