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My spouse was caught cheating, though we gave it another shot. He is showing signs of cheating again, and will not allow me access to his phone any further. Would the court be able to pull his phone record so I can have a fault divorce. I believe it will speed up the process.
answered on Jan 14, 2021
Having a adultery, fault based divorce actually will slow down the process significantly. And it is much more difficult than a no fault divorce. You should probably pursue a no fault divorce; you can receive all of the relief you need through the regular process as well.
Person or do we have to do it through the courts
answered on Jan 14, 2021
You need to have a Custody Lawyer prepare a Consent Judgment.
I filed for child custody and child support along with IFP papers and was approved. After that Initial filing I had to retain an attorney and he then filed a divorce suit and a motion to consolidate the two. However he’s also charged me with the filing fees throughout the process snd I’m not... View More 
answered on Jan 12, 2021
Clerk will not issue a refund. But if you gave your lawyer a COPY, he should eat the filing fees.
My ex up and moved my son from La to MN I pay child support but she will not allow my son to stay with or visit me he’s 10.
answered on Jan 12, 2021
If he has been in MN less that 180 days, hire a custody lawyer and file to get him back to LA and custody.
My dad is an alcoholic and me and my stepmom dont get along at all.They are always fighting. I have depression and they dont care about it at all. My mom gave custody of my up so she is not in the picture and when me and my dad get into a fight i bring up that i dont want to leave there and he says... View More
answered on Jan 10, 2021
Your Grandmother needs to hire a custody lawyer or your Dad and Grandmother need to hire a Mediator to draft a Custody Consent Judgment.
I filed for contempt of court because he isn’t letting me see my child and now he is saying I can’t see her until March after court is done. I want custody this is ridiculous! I am not allowed to see her because he wants money and is mad I don’t want to be in a relationship with him
answered on Jan 5, 2021
Keep a calendar of every night you do get her and every request that is denied. Then hire a custody lawyer QUICKLY if you have a court date.
Couple divorced after 13 years and 3 children later (pre-teen girls). Father has served 15+ years in the military and is highly ranked. He is non-deployable and is 5 years away from retirement. Mother is unemployed. They currently have 50/50 custody but the children are wanting to be... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2021
Absolutely. Send the 14 year old to counseling. Hire a custody attorney who can file for any kids 12 or more to testify.
My ex ran off with my kid an I want to file for custody. Can I still file an get her back?
answered on Jan 4, 2021
You can and must file within 180 days of your child being removed. Hire a custody lawyer immediately.
I have sole custody due to domestic violence and proof he is on drugs. What would I need to do ?
answered on Jan 4, 2021
If the bio-dad has not paid child support and has not attempted contact with his son for 180 days, hire an adoption lawyer to do the adoption. If he has paid child support or has attempted contact with his son within the last 180 days, then hire a custody lawyer to get you a sole... View More
My ex and I went to court less than two months ago for child support and custody. He gets our child every other weekend and split Holidays,etc. Now after realizing how much he is going to have to pay he says he’s taking me back to court for 50/50 custody. The only thing he could possibly have... View More
answered on Jan 1, 2021
No required non-litigation period. He can take you back to court immediately.
She has already blocked my phone number and is refusing to let me have her this weekend or at all anymore
My partner just went to court for his two children 8 &10 to come live with us, the mother took them to Arkansas when they were little, we live in LA We only got Awarded for them to come once a month to our house for less than 24 hours She lied the entire time during mediation. The mother always... View More
answered on Dec 29, 2020
At age 12 the children can have a direct voice in where they live. However they can have an indirect voice now with a custody evaluation. Hire a custody lawyer and file an Objection to the Hearing Officer's Recommendation.
Child is 7yo. Grandparents raised from birth to 4yo when dad got out of prison. He remarried, moved to Louisiana and now wants sole custody. He has already completely cut the mother out with the exception of seeing her child when grands are allowed to have child.
answered on Dec 27, 2020
Grandparents can still get court ordered visitation by hiring a custody lawyer.
and has been granted sole custody of my child (leaving me with only supervised visitation) while he is still in my care and has been for the passed year. He is 3 years old. The police went to our old house with a search warrant looking for my child. I just found out about this case yesterday and it... View More
answered on Dec 25, 2020
You dont have a court appointed lawyer. You have a curator. Yiu need to hire a custody lawyer immediately.
She dropped her off to me And said she was tired of her and coyluldbt deal with her anymore but she’ll come get her on a. Off day what should i do I want my child to be given to my mom with my other kids
answered on Dec 20, 2020
You or ur mother should hire a custody lawyer to revoke the temporary guardianship and give custody to your mother.
My daughter is 18 years now and longer wants to be with her legal guardian. She has already left their house and refuses to go back. Since she is still in school can they make her go back to their house even if she is 18yrs old?
answered on Dec 11, 2020
She is an adult at age 18 and can live anywhere she likes. But she would be an idiot not to finish high school.
This was done for child custody and support not for property division; that’s scheduled later, but there was one clause that stated we were responsible for our own insurance and car notes but my spouse stated he would continue paying until the end of our divorce case. My question is does that go... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2020
You should at the least get a family law attorney to review it immediately.
I don't live with my dad, and I'm staying with my grandmother to visit for a few days, and this angered him and now he's threatening to come and take me. I feel very unsafe with him and do not wish to leave. Is there any reason why I would have to legally leave with him, or if we... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2020
You are not providing enough information. Does either your mother or grandmother have legal custody of you? If not, they need to call an attorney to get legal custody. If someone has legal custody already, they need to contact their custody lawyer.
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