There is no set number of days. Whether law enforcement considers a person missing will depend on the specific facts of each case.

It is not unusual for a judge to appoint a guardian ad litem under these circumstances.

That will depend on your and the other parent's current income. A new child support order will be calculated based on the current incomes and may or may not be lower than your current support.

Even if he is not represented by an attorney, he still needs to file an answer to the complaint for divorce. Otherwise, the court may make a ruling without notice to him or his involvement.

His answer to the complaint will need to be filed with the court and a copy mailed to his wife.

If only your spouse's name is on the loan, you do not have a contractual obligation to pay the debt on the home.

You can not submit your evidence to the judge prior to trial. In order for the judge to consider your evidence, it has to be properly introduced during your hearing pursuant to the rules of evidence.

You should consult with both a divorce attorney and immigration attorney to discuss your options.

Only the parents income is considered for purposes of establishing child support.

As long as the child is in care, the department can seek financial support from the biological parents. Your husband should consult legal counsel to determine his options to have the child placed in his care.

No. For the agreement to be enforceable, it has o be reduced to a court order.

Unfortunately, you are not able to modify the terms of the divorce related to debts after the divorce has been finalized.

You will need to apply for services directly with the legal aid office in your county to determine if you qualify for services.

You should consult with an experienced divorce attorney who can review your settlement agreement as well as any modification action you have been served with to determine your options.

Yes, you have standing to file a petition for custody.

Filing a modification of child support is more detailed than just presenting a child support worksheet and addendum. It often requires the exchange of updated financial documents. You should consider at least consulting with an attorney to discuss your options.

You are going to continue to be at a disadvantage proceeding without counsel. The judge is not going to be able to advise you on how to proceed with your case and which laws apply in your action. If the expenses are from the birth of your child, they are typically reimbursable, however, you need... View More

Yes, a legitimation petition can still be filed and depending on the circumstances of the protective order, can still be granted. You should speak with an attorney as soon as possible to determine your options for having the protective order modified as it relates to contact with the child.

If there is a current custody order that she is in violation of, your son would need to file a contempt action against his former wife. Additionally, he needs to consider filing a modification of custody action if prior to this stunt mother has not seen the child in a year.

If the parents were never married, unfortunately only the biological mother has rights to the child. Your son should consult with an attorney immediately to move forward with filing a legitimation action to establish his custodial rights. I am assuming this has not previously been done as there is... View More

You will need to either get the permission of the father or serve him as a respondent in the name change petition as he is the child's legal father.