If your case has been closed, you can reopen it without retaining an attorney for the new issue. You would file your document with the clerk of court pro se, and a motion for substitution would not be necessary.

In theory, you could draft and submit such a motion. It would be signed by you and your attorney. But the attorney knows how to submit such motion a lot better than you do.

If you "got word from his wife on Friday that he ... moved all of his stuff out and into a [friend's] house", isn't it clear to you that he now lives in the friend's house? If you are in doubt, ask his wife for clarification.

If the other party is not doing what they are supposed to do then you need to return to court and ask the judge for help. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

No, you are not required to meet her. But your refusal to do so might adversely affect your boyfriend's custody case.

It sounds like you need to try and move out of the home and get away from the toxic environment. If you believe that a child is being abused, abandoned, or neglected, you should contact the department of children and families.

There is space to indicate that you are unemployed. On the affidavit or in court you will be asked what efforts you are making to find a job. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

A new spouse’s income doesn’t count for child support. You need to go to court for a formal parenting plan if you don’t have one. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

Ask the attorney for a specific date for compliance. If they will not agree or if it is too far out then file the motion to compel. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

If it goes to trial, you will need to have witnesses to the DV incident or incidents, Records from cases that was dismissed are hearsay and therefore not admissible.

You need to file a Motion to Enforce to notify the judge that an order has been violated. Then you need to request a hearing on that motion. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

You may be able to get your children but you must first return to the court that issued the order giving your mother custody. The change is not automatic. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

You should believe what your attorney tells you; or get another attorney.

Next is the exchange of mandatory disclosure. Read family rule 12.285 for the list of what is required. After the parties exchange the discovery (documents) then the court will probably order you to participate in mediation. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice

You need to address these issues with the judge that is handling your divorce case. If there are no court orders to the contrary than you continue to share the children and the house. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

A family lawyer that handles or specializes in dependency cases.

Until the parties have been to court on a paternity action the mother has full control of custody. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

You need to start with the court order that addressed custody from your divorce. Was that in Florida or Oregon? Next, speak with a family lawyer in that jurisdiction who can advise you more specifically on your rights and obligations.

Unless and until the father goes to court with a paternity case the mother is in full control of the child by default. Once in court, the movements of the child can be restricted by the court. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

You need to return to the court that issued the timesharing order (parenting plan). File a motion for enforcement/ contempt and ask for the children to be returned to Florida. You may also be able to pursue a pick up order. Because these issues can be fact specific and complex speak with a local... View More