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October 20, 2025

Do I have legal grounds to get my domestic violence charge dismissed?

My wife was blocking the door and preventing me from leaving. She said that in her statement. Plus, there were no witnesses, so it's simply a case of “she said, he said.”

Family

October 17, 2025

[FL] [FL] How do I obtain guardianship of a minor?

How do I obtain guardianship in Florida?

FL Family

October 16, 2025

[CA] [CA] How can I get my son’s father to pay the arrears on child support?

How can I get my son’s father to pay the arrears on child support?

CA Family

October 16, 2025

[MN] [MN] As a stepfather do I have any custody rights?

I’m not the biological father, but I was with the mother through her pregnancy while the biological father was harassing her to get an abortion. I’ve included the child in my family like he’s my own, gave his mother a car, and did anything I’ve been asked to. Now the biological father is fighting for custody.

MN Family

October 15, 2025

[WI] [WI] Can a child petition the court for a change in custody?

Question is about a change in child custody. Can a child (age 13) petition the court?

WI Family

October 14, 2025

[IL] [IL] My father stole my inheritance and my identity. What can I do?

My father stole my inheritance by neglecting to notify me of it and started portraying himself as me since December 1997. I believe I should be suing him for neglect of fiduciary duties toward me — I’ve already tried. Illinois law says I can only file the report within the city where I reside.

IL Family

October 11, 2025

[NY] [NY] How do I file for divorce?

I want to file for divorce.

NY Family

October 10, 2025

[TN] [TN] How do I get full custody of my child?

I have a question about parental rights in Tennessee. I am the primary custodian of my daughter, but I'm curious about pursuing full custody.

TN Family

October 10, 2025

[PA] [PA] Can someone ordained online perform my wedding?

In the state of Pennsylvania, can I have my wedding performed by someone ordained online through services such as American Marriage Ministries or Universal Life Church? Or does my wedding have to be performed by a pastor?

PA Family

October 10, 2025

[OK] [OK] Can I pursue damages for breach of a custody plan?

I’m trying to understand how Oklahoma law treats my Joint Custody Plan (JCP) and Mediated Settlement Agreement (MSA) for the purposes of pursuing civil damages. In my case, the JCP and MSA were incorporated into the final custody order, but there is no express language stating that they were “merged” into the judgment. Also, we agreed to things that the Court couldn’t order like child support arrears and other things like scheduling etc. Does the absence of merger language mean the JCP and MSA remain enforceable as independent contracts, such that I can bring a separate civil action for breach (i.e., for damages), rather than being limited to enforcement through family court? I’m aware of the merger vs. incorporation distinction discussed in cases like Holleyman v. Holleyman, 2003 OK 48, and I want to make sure I’m not overreaching in asserting that these agreements survive the judgment for civil enforcement purposes.

OK Family

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