You have raised some valid concerns regarding dad's living situation. The court will consider the totality of the circumstances in making a determination of custody. Evidence entered in a custody case comes in many forms: photos, text messages, testimony, etc. You will need to gather as... View More

Unfortunately the credit card company does not have to honor the language in the divorce decree. You should have the order reviewed by an attorney for specific advice on what remedies you may have based on the language in the decree.

Not likely. Unless your name is on the property, your voluntary payments toward bills and improvement outside of a marriage will not entitle you to any ownership interest in the property.

Yes. That is insurance fraud.

The paternal grandparent can petition the court for visitation. The court will determine whether it is in the child's best interest to grant the visitation.

It is very possible that he can be ordered to pay child support arrears for the time that the children were not living with the ex-wife. He should speak with an attorney regarding modifying the order if the children are now living with a third party.

You would need to speak with a probate attorney to discuss your options. Your next steps will greatly depend on the nature of the assets that your father left behind. My condolences on your loss.

You can relinquish/terminate your guardianship. If you have already filed the necessary paperwork with the court, you can set the matter for a hearing to move the process along. I do recommend contacting an attorney to assist you with this to ensure that the child is returned to his mother and... View More

You can ask the court for exclusive use and possession of the home on a temporary basis in the divorce action. You may also be entitled to support. You should discuss your specific situation with a divorce attorney to determine your options.

He will need the consent of his guardian to move at anytime prior to his 18th birthday.

You file the contempt action in the court where the order was issued.

Yes, she can. You need to act immediately as time is of the essence. You need to file a petition for legitimation and custody. Otherwise, you have no rights to the child and she can leave the country with her.

You need to hire an attorney. A petition for dependency typically alleges that the children have been abandoned or neglected and are without a proper guardian. It can significantly affect your parental rights.

You can file a name change petition or the biological dad can file a legitimation action to change her last name.

I agree with attorney Edwards. You are not likely to get any results until you hire an attorney and file for contempt. He can be incarcerated until he pays a significant purge payment.

You will need to file the petition for divorce, verification, acknowledgment of service, settlement agreement, proposed divorce decree and a consent to try in 30 days to avoid any delays in issuance of the divorce decree.

Whether you will be required to submit to a DNA test will depend on the judge. Some judges will not grant a legitimation without DNA testing, but most will if there is no issue of paternity. That is where neither party is contesting that you are the biological farther. In order to establish your... View More

You can check with the clerk of court where the action allegedly took place. If there was an order issued against you and you were not properly served, you need to consult an attorney to discuss having the order set aside.

It depends on what the order states. If there is no time limit in the order, then she can hold on to them and submit them later as long as they were incurred during the time period supper was due. However, a judge is not likely to hold you in contempt under those circumstances for not paying in... View More

These are county by county guidelines. You will have to apply at your specific local legal aid office to determine your eligibility for services.