Moving out of State with your Child
It is generally in the best interest of the child to have consistent contact with both parents. However, when there is a change in the custodial parent’s employment, housing or other personal change that affects the non-custodial parent’s time with the child, the...
How to Get Ready for Your Domestic Violence Trial
Once you have a Temporary Restraining Order, you will have a date to return to court to request the Final Restraining Order. If you are the person asking for help in a domestic violence case, you will be the first one to speak in court. You will need to tell the judge...
Why Getting a Final Restraining Order Is Just the First Step to Escape Domestic Violence
It takes a lot of courage and strength for someone to leave an abusive relationship. It’s not easy. In fact, it can feel really scary and hard. A person leaving an abuser often has many problems to deal with all at once—like not having enough money, finding a safe...
Should I File for Child Support?
YES! Although there are parents who reach verbal agreements to assist with buying diapers or food for the child that is not in their care, those verbal agreements are not enforceable in court. The parent of primary residence (the parent who lives with the child for...