Yes, propose you offer early, if it is reasonable, you may be able to work out a deal before trial and save yourselves some trouble. The state assigns a GAL if there is abuse or neglect apparent in the case, or if one party asks for a GAL and has a good reason for it.

No, the trust cannot be challenged. Though the family head seemed to be doing mother a favor by caring for the child in the first place, it does not sound as though this family is actually responsible for the child. While in state custody, it is the states responsibility to care for the child;... View More

This is really an animal law question.

Until the property is divided by the court, you each have equal rights to the property. Talk to a family attorney local to you about seeking temporary division of the property while your divorce is pending.

Child support is determined by how much each party either makes or can make. So if one party is unemployed, the court considers the reasons around unemployment, such as if the party is disabled or quit their job.

You have every and all legal rights over your child. You may move without consulting the father, however, you are also still subject to the authority of your own parents as you are underage. Talk to your parents or legal guardian about your desire and need to move.

If your mother had a will, she can give her property and assets to anyone she chooses. If your mother died without a will, you and your brother are entitled to equal shares of her estate. Talk to an estate planning attorney local to you about contesting the will.

You may not be defining your time with him the same way the court defines time. The court counts nights, and where the child goes to bed. If you are merely spending the day with him, it won't affect the custody order or child support. If you have him overnight more times than every other... View More

Consent judgment means the parties agreed, or at least one party did not show up and contest the action. A full order of child protection is an restraining order on behalf of the child; and disposed means that the court has made a final decision. The whole thing means that a restraining order on... View More

The judge can order your ex to reimburse you for your attorney bills, but that is usually at the end of an action and it not guaranteed. You may want to ask for temporary maintenance at your next court appearance so that you can afford an attorney to assist you.

Yes, it is possible to receive make up time for the months you were deployed, however you may need to seek a family access motion to receive it. Talk to an experienced family attorney local to you.

As long as you, yourself, are following the order, you cannot be held in contempt. If Dad decides to refuse visitation, that's his fault. Document every scheduled visitation, and whether or not it took place. If the kids are the one's refusing to visit their dad due to his prior... View More

You need to talk to a family attorney local to you about seeking a paternity action for sole custody. Make sure to check that the grandparents do not have guardianship over the child, if so you will have to file for it to be terminated as well.

It is unclear what you are asking.

You can submit to the jurisdiction of any state to start a petition for divorce. However, if the Respondent does not have any real contacts with that state, they can have the action removed to wherever they live or the state both parties lived in for... View More

If you bought a house before you married, the house is your property. If you refinanced at any point and/or added his name to the title, then it is technically joint property. If he has contributed to a mortgage or repairs in any way, he may be entitled to be compensated for his contribution to... View More

You cannot right it off as a charitable donation, because it is a court ordered obligation, not something you elect to pay. However, you can include it into your taxes as part of your expenses. It is not possible to actually give up rights to your child without someone else taking your place;... View More

As the beneficiary of your brother's estate, his widow has the ability to contest the will on behalf of her late husband. Just because she has the ability to contest doesn't mean she will. Talk to an estate planning attorney local to you.

The detention facility can hold a juvenile for 24 hours without a court order. With a court order, they can hold the juvenile until they are 21 or they become in compliance with the order. It sounds as though their are conditions already attached to his release, so I assume a court order is in... View More

You do not rent your child. Time and child support should be determined by the court, if he does not have a custody order as of yet, you should seek one immediately. Talk to a local attorney about seeking a paternity action.

You can modify back owed child support dating back to the date of filing of a modification. But if you did not seek a modification during a time when your husband was unemployed, there will little anyone can do to adjust that amount of back owed support. If you husband is currently unemployed you... View More