Modifying child custody based on sexual abuse by siblings

Question: My daughter is being sexually abused by her half-brother. The Division of Family Services is aware of this and simply had the mother sign an agreement that requires her to never leave the two of them alone together. How safe can this be? My only concern is for the …

What happens to custody arrangements when a spouse dies?

Question: My ex-wife, who had sole physical custody of our son, recently died of a drug overdose. Does this automatically grant me full custody of my son? Or am I still going to have to go through the courts for another custody battle?

How to keep an ex-spouse from harassing you

Question: My ex-wife and I do not get along at all. She is constantly harassing me, threatening me, texting me insulting messages, etc. I do not want to be bothered by her again and want all communication done through my attorney. How can I keep her from communicating with me?

Morality Clause: Prohibiting Use of Alcohol and Drugs

By Michelle Hughes Divorce Lawyer, Cordell & Cordell The society that we live in is inundated with sex, drugs and alcohol on television, in music and in the movies. With all of these outside influences, parents find that it is important, more than ever, to impart morals and values on …

What Charlie Sheen Should Do To Get His Kids Back

By Matt Allen Editor, DadsDivorce.com and MensRights.com His erratic and outlandish behavior has garnered Charlie Sheen a massive amount of attention the past week, but it also at least temporarily cost him custody of his children. Police removed Sheen’s twin boys from his home per a court order issued after …

Psychological Exams In Child Custody Battles

Question: My wife suffers from a personality disorder, which has been informally diagnosed by our family therapist. As a result of her mental illness, she is emotionally and physically abusive to my children and I. Can a court order be put into place to have a psychological exam done on …

Dealing with false allegations of physical abuse

Question: My wife is threatening divorce and is indicating that she is going to use false allegations of physical abuse to get the case to go her way. For instance, I was wrestling with my son when we both knocked into her. She acted like I purposefully did it and …

Can I Move Out Of State With Children While Still Married?

Question: I am currently married but would like to move out of the marital home and across state lines with my children so that we can escape my verbally and physically abusive wife. Even though the move would be to another state it is still within 100 miles of our …

Can I be granted parenting time with my 20-year-old son?

Question: Can I fight for visitation rights to my 20-year-old son who is autistic? His mother won’t allow me to see him, but I know he wants to have a relationship with me. Is there anything the courts can do to grant parenting time or is he too old for …

How can I legally protect my children from their abusive mom?

Question: My ex-wife is an alcoholic and I believe she is abusing our children. There is no custody arrangement in order, but the children spend the majority of their time with her. Since there is no custody agreement, can I move with the children out of state to protect them …