We would need to review the order and obtain more information to determine if there is a way to keep the case in superior court. You should consult with an attorney to determine what your options are under the circumstances.

Verbal abuse is not going to be a legal basis for an annulment. Although the marriage is short, you will still likely be required to to file for divorce.

It really depends on the law enforcement officer who it is reported to whether they use their discretion to charge an individual with interference with custody. Whenever there is a violation of the custody order, you have the option of pursuing a civil contempt in court. Generally, criminal... View More

There's no requirement for make up time, unless it is written in the order.

The court will look at the safety and cleanliness of the home, as well as adequate space for the children in determining whether the home is appropriate for your children.

The court is not likely to grant a termination of parental rights unless there is a step-parent ready and willing to adopt the child in his place.

If your parenting plan provides that you have your daughter during the summer and your ex-wife is not permitting the visitation to occur, you can file a motion for contempt against her. However, if the parenting plan does not give you parenting time with the chid for the summer, you will need to... View More

You are only going to be able to have a relationship with the child to the extent the mother allows you to. There is no avenue for you to obtain legal rights to the child absent a step-parent adoption.

The responding officers make the decision on who, if anyone, to charge when responding to a call. You need to speak to a criminal defense attorney regarding your defense of self defense and how it may affect your case now that you have been charged.

You can still enter into a settlement agreement even if you dispute the allegations as raised in the complaint for divorce.

You need to request a temporary hearing to put a temporary parenting plan in place.

You are still responsible for support for the month of May.

There is no required time period for separation prior to the entry of divorce. However, once the divorce is filed, it must be pending for at least 31 days prior to the entry of the final divorce decree.

I agree with my colleague. Without seeing the entire order to determine context, we would not be able to answer this question.

You should contact the attorney who drew up the agreement for you. This may be a circumstance where a motion to enforce settlement agreement may be appropriate. The agreement may also provide an argument against whether your failure to pay the previously order support amount is willful.

A court is not likely to give him joint physical custody if there is a significant distance between the parties' residences. Additionally, if he went a two year period without support or visitation with the children, the court will also consider those facts in determining whether he should... View More

If the other party is withholding the child you need to request a hearing and also consider filing a motion for contempt if there is a standing order in place.

A lot of law firms accept payment plans.

There is nothing prohibiting you from paying the support in advance. However, if there is an income deduction order, the order will not be terminated until the child ages out of their entitlement to support so a pre-payment outside of an income deduction order may result in double payment.

Yes. Only provisions written in the parenting plan or order can be enforced.