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She is getting spousal maintenance because of her claim through a layer but legally she is not disabled.Do I have a case?
answered on Jan 2, 2020
If the circumstances have changed since your divorce was granted you can file a modification and ask that the maintenance be reduced. Please contact my firm if you'd like to move forward.
I was granted short term supervised visitation in august of 2018. General attorney had us go to court on october 3rd of 2019 to redo my child support. The judge learned my ex refused to do her part for me to see my daughter. On october 3rd the judge court ordered her within 7 days to have all paper... View More 
answered on Jan 2, 2020
You need to file an enforcement action against your ex. Often, once you prove your ex violated a valid order, the judge will order her to pay your attorney's fees. If your ex continues to ignore a judge's orders she will likely be fined and eventually jailed for contempt of court.
I need my ex's financial records for two separate court cases, regarding child support modification and divorce. Do I need a lawyer to subpeona this information legally? We have been separated for two years and I am now unemployed and barely able to keep a roof over my daughters head. Long... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2019
You have two options: 1) ask your ex to give you the records you need, or 2) file a subpoena requesting the documents. I would recommend you hire an attorney if a subpoena is required.
My son had lived with his grandparents in LA for 2yrs with me trying to get him back for the last yr, they have refused, dad is now living there with his parents too, I have joint custody as managing conservator with his father, this last weekend when I was visiting I went and brought my son back... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2019
It sounds like you already have a custody order in place. Review it carefully as it will tell you what you can and can't with your son.
answered on Dec 27, 2019
If there is no existing custody order affecting this child then you can file an original SAPCR (suit affecting the parent child relationship). However, if the child hasn't had significant past contact with you then standing may be an issue.
answered on Dec 27, 2019
If you're separated and unlikely to reconcile then you need to file for divorce. Custody of and visitation with your daughter will be resolved as part of your divorce. Be aware that the routines you establish now during seperation regarding your daughter can greatly effect your case. If... View More
I have primary custody of our one child and our divorce decree geographic restriction only includes 2 counties.
The county I want to move to is not one of the 2, but does border both counties in the order.
The county I want added is actually closer to my ex’s current residence... View More
answered on Dec 27, 2019
You need to file a modification. If the new location is closer to your ex then they will likely agree to the change, and the court should sign off.
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