Can I get my child support hearing moved if custody is set to change 3 days after the hearing?

I'm so sorry you've been going through all of this! I would plan on being at the hearing on October 9th to request a continuance due to the...

Your case won't get thrown out. If there are requests for admission, they are deemed admitted if not denied within the response time period. For...

Do I get served as soon as the paperwork for eviction is filed, or do I have to to wait?

If an action is filed you should be served within a week or two of the filing. Some county sheriff's departments take longer to serve than others....

Will I get in trouble if I pick my son up from school?

If he's 18 he can live wherever he wants.

What constitutes child abandonment?

What is your goal? If you want to terminate his parental rights he has to willfully abandon her for at least six consecutive months before you can...

What is the difference between custody and guardianship?

In DSS court, being awarded guardianship is better for you and worse for the biological parents. Being granted custody is still good, but it's...

Can an amendment be added to old separation papers?

There's no such thing as filing for separation, so did you enter into a separation agreement? If so, you need to take the agreement to an attorney...

What can we do?

You should have a hearing coming up within a few days. If you aren't aware of your court date you HAVE To contact DSS and find out. Make sure to...

Will a motion for a new trial affect all orders in a custody case?

It's too late to file a motion for a new trial for the January and May orders. So if you file a motion for the September order and it's granted it...

How can I get my daughter back?

If there is no order for custody in place you should be able to just go get her back. If the sheriff refuses to help you retrieve her you need to...