Am I Entitled To A Public Defender?

Question: I was recently served with a contempt motion. I do not have an attorney and my hearing is approaching. I was advised to get a continuance and request a public defender. What is my best option going into this without an attorney?

What Can I Do When My Ex Withholds Custody From Me?

Question: What can I do when my ex is withholding custody from me?

Will I Go To Jail For Contempt?

Question: I have two contempt charges and have been ordered to pay back the arrears I owe, which have been deducted weekly from my paycheck. Last week I was laid off and I can’t afford an attorney. My court date is next week and I am worried I will have …

What Can I Do If I’m Denied Holiday Visitation?

Question: What can I do if the primary parent takes my children out of state during my assigned holiday visitation?

How Can I See My Son More Often?

Question: What can I do to see my son more often? My ex-wife repeatedly makes excuses to deny me the parenting time we agreed to and I fear she is beginning to turn our child against me.

Options When My Ex Denies Contact With Our Child

Question: According to the divorce papers my ex and I signed, I have the right to speak to our daughter every day until 8 p.m. However, when I call or text I’m always given an excuse for why she can’t talk. What can I do?

What Unmarried Dads Need To Know To Protect Their Parental Rights

Dads often face an uphill battle when it comes to family law issues. The situation is even tougher for unmarried fathers. A recent case in point comes from Wisconsin. Nearly six months ago, James Wolfe’s son was snatched away from him by the toddler’s mother, who disappeared with the child to Georgia …

How Long Should I Wait Before Pursuing Back Child Support

Question: My divorce was finalized five years ago and my ex-spouse has never paid the child support our 13-year-old son is entitled to. She also repeatedly badmouths me in front of him. My lawyers say it is not worth pursuing contempt and that we should wait until the dollars add …

Can I Take My Child On Vacation Without The Mother’s Consent?

Question: I have a vacation planned to the Dominican Republic during my scheduled time with my daughter that my ex-wife agreed to and authorized a passport for. However, my ex is now upset because our daughter said she wants to remain with me permanently after the summer visit so she …

Sorting Out Summer Parenting Time Issues

Question: I am the custodial parent of my son, but his mother has visitation rights. He left last week to spend the summer with her and I am already receiving calls regarding him staying there during the school year. What should I do to prevent this from happening?