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We briefly reconnected for about two months winter 2018 and now we have a baby. I told him I was pregnant in April 2019 when I found out and I didn’t hear from him my entire pregnancy nor did I hear from him her entire first six months of life. I ended up contacting him for help which was a... View More 
answered on Jun 15, 2020
You should contact an attorney to discuss specific details, there is not much here to go on. If you want a divorce you'll need to go through the divorce process of filing in the probate and family court. If you fear for your safety and your child's safety, for any reason, you should... View More
My now ex wife worked with me in my business. She ended up having an affair with one of our employees. During her deposition she did not admit to a relationship with the employee but as soon as our divorce was final he moved in and made it public through social media. She has posted damaging... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2020
As counsel has already stated if she's making defamatory statements about your business that is an issue outside your divorce. However, I do think there are issues you could address in your divorce on other matters. First, would be a potential modification if you are unable to make payments... View More
At this point I’m considering a restraining order against my ex, we agreed that I didn’t have to visit as long as I paid support. But she started trying to force me to visit, she shows up at my house with the kid occasionally. Last time I called the police and they made her leave but she’s... View More
answered on May 7, 2020
The Court cannot force you to visit your child. They can give you parenting time, which you may exercise, but you are not required to use it. However, as other attorneys have pointed out there are issues that may arise for you not visiting your child. Your ex has a right to more child support as... View More
The other party has agreed to waive a certain amount of child support in out case. Just wondering what the steps are?
answered on May 7, 2020
Yes, the other party can waive arrears that are due to them, however, if there is interest attached that is owed to the state that will still be owed. The other party cannot waive interest owed to the state. You should both speak with the Department of Revenue to see how to waive and fill out all... View More
.i would like to know if theres anything I can do other than court such as calling the police to do a welfare check on my child,get dcf involved,or report for kidnapping?
answered on May 7, 2020
If you have an order with parenting time that is in place, your ex is violating that order and you should contact an attorney to potentially file a contempt and request an emergency hearing. Parenting time orders are still in place regardless of the current pandemic, unless there is an order... View More
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