Taking Child To Counseling If We Share Joint Legal Custody

Question: I share joint legal custody with my ex-wife and want to know what to do if I suspect my children are victims of domestic violence while with their mother. My child has told me she is scared of her mother’s boyfriend because he abuses my ex-wife. I’m wondering if …

My Ex Is Making False Abuse Allegations About Me

Question: I am an unwed father whose name is on my child’s birth certificate and carries my surname. My ex-girlfriend fled with my child and now no one will tell me where she is because she is spreading lies that I sexually abused my child. My question is can she …

Can You Make A Temporary Restraining Order Permanent?

Question: My temporary restraining order against my ex-wife for domestic violence is about to expire. My child is scared to death to go back to living with her mom because of her abusive tendencies. How can I make a temporary restraining order permanent to ensure my child continues to live …

Custody Modification Factors: Poor Grades, Bad Behavior

Question: My children’s grades are suffering and their volatile relationship with their mother often leaves them crying and begging to live with me. My ex-wife will frequently say they should come live with me but every time it is about to happen she changes her mind and it’s a huge …

Does An Unwed Father Have The Right To Keep The Child From The Mother?

Question: My girlfriend kicked me out of the house and had me take our child. She now wants to come over and take our child back to live with her. If I feel that our child will be unsafe with her living in unstable environment then can I prevent her …

Protecting Children From An Alcoholic Parent

Question: I am engaged and we have a child together, but I am increasingly fearful for our children’s safety when with my fiancée, who is an alcoholic. She can become dangerous and should not be left unattended with the children when she is drinking. She even drunken drives with our …

Stopping Your Ex-Wife’s Online Harassment

Question: I feel that my ex-wife’s cyber-stalking of me on social media sites is a form of harassment. Is there anything I can do to make her stop harassing me on Facebook, Instagram, etc.?

I’m Concerned For My Child’s Safety While With My Ex

Question: I am very concerned about my young child’s safety while with my wife as we go through the divorce process. There is a history of the mother having significant untreated mental health issues and abuse of prescription medications. She is a danger to herself and especially our small child. …

Can My Wife Kick Me Out If The Marital Residence Is In Both Of Our Names?

Question: My wife is trying to kick me out of the apartment during our divorce even though the lease, which is in both of our names, doesn’t expire for another few months. She is trying to make my life miserable and has started attacking me trying to make me leave …

What Qualifies As Domestic Violence To Get An Order Of Protection?

Question: What qualifies as domestic violence in order to seek an order of protection? My wife has violent mood swings. She usually resorts to name calling but when she gets really mad she will push me, slap me, and make physical threats sometimes while I’m holding our newborn child. What …