This is for Family Court. I filed a motion for contempt due to the defendant blocking all contact and communication from our children. They have since obtained a lawyer and has been granted a continuance. Is there a way to get the continuance dismissed or a faster court date, being as it involves... Read more »
The continuance was already granted so it can't be undone. You need to speak to an attorney who can assist you with obtaining a prompt hearing.
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Yes, you can.
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our child. I got out April of this year and he's now wanting to return custody. How do I go about doing this?
Hire an attorney to draw up the uncontested custody modification paperwork.
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We both utilize the after school program at his school. I pay his mother child support and she is telling me that my child support payments don't cover ASP when he stays with me and I need to pay for those days. Do I, or is it covered by my child support?
Your child support order will tell you. If it doesn't obligate you to pay, you don't have to. However, it does seem logical that you would pay on your days as a nice gesture.
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You can try. Sometimes, if your income has gone up, or the other party's has gone down, there may not be much of a change in support.
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taker. As time goes by, I have uncovered many lies, morally and financially, that I have been told. I am seeking a divorce. We have no children together. We live in a home that was purchased after we got married but, the home is in his name only. Since I am currently unemployed, I cannot afford an... Read more »
You will not get alimony after a 7 month marriage to a disabled man.
My ex petitioned for modification of custody, cs and visitation. I can't afford an attorney. How do I respond?
He has an attorney and wherewithal to pursue. Cs has rarely been paid in 6 years. I can't afford an attorney and don't know how to proceed without representation.... Read more »
You can't ask the judge's office for advice. You have to file a response in order to avoid a default.
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One of my guardians lies a lot and is very manipulative of people. They have always been verbally, emotionally, and mentally abusive towards me. I’ve been told I can by a few people I know because they’ve done it before but I want to make sure it’s still legal.
You have to stay with the legal guardians until you are 18.
My ex-girlfriend and I are no longer together due to her aggressive behavior. 3 months before our "child" was born she fled back to Puerto Rico to give birth after she was arrested for domestic violence and fraud charges. She is now refusing to give me a DNA test or let me see the child... Read more »
Hire an attorney in Puerto Rico who can help you.
Is my ex violating the order and can the be held accountable and isn't any child support that's accumulated actually by law waived because they aren't locateable
The child support will not be waived. You should pay the support into an account and not touch it so there will not be an arrears later.
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I served the attorney of my Child's mother paperwork in lieu of them since she asked me to send it her.I used public safety to deliver it,was that legal?
Any new case must be served on the client, not the attorney. The attorney can consent to service if they choose.
legally the father had is name changed around the time my son was born but he never changed it on his license so he signed the birth certificate using his old name. Can the birth certificate be voided because thats a legal document that he purposely lied on. I don't want to go to court but I... Read more »
You can't take a father off the birth certificate. You can apply to the court for a name change for your son.
Grounds that I did not give notice of move when I immediately had a restraining order against him. He has been indicated on charges.
No, he will not get custody because of lack of notice of move with these facts. If you do get served with a case, please call us.
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He wasnt expected to live past a year and never willingly paid CS anyway. Losing his license, jail time, garnished wages etc. surmounted in arrears. Well, he recovered miraculously and has been in remission since, and ended up in prison after drug addiction turned to crime. Now he has a good job,... Read more »
Yes, you can collect the back child support.
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My soon to be ex agrees to pay more amount of child support than what Ga child support calculator indicates and longer terms (beyond age 18 of our children) in exchange of splitting his retirement pension. My question is can judge honor what we agreed on the child support terms and make it final on... Read more »
You absolutely need to hire an attorney to help you. If it is not correctly, you can give up pension rights, and then he can later modify the child support. In short, this is not a good idea.
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Child living with dad in the US and ex living in Canada. We both have laid out the terms but just need to complete officially without trial or spending the money except court fees.
Your situation is so specific, you're not going to find a form online that will work for you. If the case is uncontested, hire an attorney who can ensure it's done correctly. Trying to do an international parenting plan on your own is a little like getting on YouTube and searching for... Read more »
Who was adopted. The mother is trying to get double pay for the child. Is that legal?
If the Father doesn't have custody, he should be paying child support.
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Ex is filing for modification. She also received a large monetary settlement within the past 12 months because she claims she was unjustly fired. The amount was undisclosed to the public, Will the judge consider this amount?
It's possible it will be included, as the settlement was likely meant to replace income.
My birthday is in January and i want to live with my father what information will be needed and what tasks will need to be completeed he also lives in Georgia
Your father needs to contact an attorney to get advice about filing a custody cases. Some 14 year old elections are granted, some are not.
I want to live with my dad because my mom's boyfriend verbally abuses me and i have witnesses and he does it front of our home camera whatv happens if i run away to my dad's house.He also brags about beating me to his friends on the game and calls me dumb a** ,stupid and sometimes retarded
Your dad needs to contact an attorney.
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