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My sons father is in arrears Over 9 thousand dollars and hasn’t paid anything since august 2019 I currently live in Fl the child support order is in ny he hasn’t done his taxes and works under the table to avoid payments i don’t know what I should do please help me
answered on Jan 15, 2020
You should schedule a consultation with an attorney in NY first and explain the situation.
I shared a credit card with a boyfriend and now we are broken up and he wants me to make payments on it since we both used the card. I am not an authorized user.
answered on Jan 15, 2020
It depends. You may not have a legal obligation to make payments if there was no prior agreement to such.
He smokes marijuana. He is always late or finding reasons to not pick her up. He was absent for her first year of life. His brother is a child molestor and an active part of his life. He is always late on child support. And he does not live in my step childs school district.
answered on Jan 15, 2020
You may not be able to stop it. I suggest having your wife contact a family law attorney.
My ex is threatening to take me back to court to get retro active child support now that my son is 19yrs old. Can he do that?
answered on Jan 15, 2020
It depends. There are a lot of factors that come into play that could or could not help him or you. I suggest you schedule a consultation with a family law attorney.
I signed over the title to mine and my partners mobile home (not husband) but father of my child during a heated argument where I said I was leaving. We made up and I kept the title in my possession. Wasnt so long ago that we had another heated argument and this time he took the title and hasnt... View More 
answered on Jan 15, 2020
I believe your best option is to consult with a Real Estate attorney.
I have not worked since we married 25 years ago. I have taken care of him through many health issues- 3 heart attacks, open heart surgery, 8 stints, hip replacement, fractured hip, bi-polar/depression. Helped take care of his mom, been there for him thru the loss of his daughter from cancer and... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2020
I agree with the above. Schedule a consult with a family law attorney as soon as possible to determine your best course of action.
answered on Jan 15, 2020
I would suggest to call his office and ask. Most attorneys when they retire they have another attorney taking care of the remaining active cases.
answered on Jan 15, 2020
I agree with the above. But you may consult with a family law attorney to explain in detail and answer all of your questions.
6 months ago, court date for non payment child support. Instead of jail time, allowed time to pay. Wages garnished and continue on like that. What does this motion mean? Going to jail?
answered on Jan 15, 2020
Based on just the facts given here, this could mean that there is a request for you to comply with the sentence, but without having all of the documents in hand, I cannot guaranty that this is what it means. I highly suggest for you to consult with a family law attorney.
answered on Jan 5, 2020
It depends. And the above answer is correct, it all depends if there is a travel restriction.
It is a false police report as he is claiming she has a mental health problem. He has been awarded 100% temporary custody. My daughter has proof from her doctor that she does not have a mental health illness and all of his accusations are false. Will she be able to get 100% custody or at least have... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2020
I agree with the above, however this is a complicated matter and you would be better off hiring a family law attorney to represent you.
We sold the house and my husband took the proceeds and purchased a house in his name only in another country. He said that he had the right to do that because of our pre nuptial agreement; however, the house we sold was in both of our names bought during the marriage. What should I do?
answered on Jan 15, 2020
I believe the best course of action is to hire an attorney as soon as possible.
My Wife knows it is an apt that belongs to my mother but, the apt is registered under my name. If I get divorced, do I have to give her 50% ( FL law )of the apt ? What are my options to fight her ( Wife ) on it ?
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Hi. My mother passed away unexpectedly and she was receiving back support payments from my father. I am a adult. Am I able to claim those payments or what will happen now? I live in a different state however the child support case is in Florida.
answered on Jan 15, 2020
It depends. Have a consultation with an attorney to review your options.
I smacked my husband's glasses off and he smacked me back. We were waiting for a cab and valet parkers saw us and called security. I had no physical injuries and the guard said he would review the video.Can we be charged and could they put out a warrant for us in our home state of NY?
answered on Jan 15, 2020
I agree with the answer above. But I would also suggest for you to consult with a NY attorney.
We were waiting for a taxi and a security guard was called. He said he was going to review the video. Can we be charged with a crime? Also, we live in NY.
answered on Jan 2, 2020
If in Florida, both of you may be charged with battery. But since you are in NY, you should contact a NY attorney.
answered on Jan 2, 2020
It all depends on where the order was issued, where the child is currently living, and how long she has been living there.
i live in Gibsonton, Fl. He moved to Ocala, Fl without filing or telling me in advance. what recourse can I take?
answered on Jan 2, 2020
It depends on what was agreed in mediation, or any order made by the court.
I am in Jacksonville, FL. Our Christmas break is split where the first parent gets the child from the day they let out of school through to the 25th at 2 pm, and the other parent gets their full time and the child then goes back to the original parent up until going back to school. This year it... View More
answered on Jan 1, 2020
From the facts that you have given, it appears to be the 2nd at 6:00 pm.
The person sold me drugs before got arrested , will I be charged if police find out I have purchased drugs from him before?
Will I be charged if I intend to buy drugs from someone online or over the phone, But Did not buy , there is no money or drug presented ?
answered on Jan 1, 2020
It depends. Usually charges may be filed against you if you are found in possession of drugs.
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