In California, child support has filed contempt charges on my daughter's father. Will he go to jail when he goes to court?

He could go to jail, it is within the Judge's discretion. Other obstacles that may directly affect the him include the withholding of a driver's...

Attorney Hall offers you excellent advice. You need to contact an attorney immediately to get a change of custody. Note if at any time you...

Will my soon to be ex wife's higher education impact the alimony I am forced to pay?

A family court has a fair amount of discretion to determine an alimony award. The New Jersey Supreme Court has established some very specific...

If one spouse abandons the marriage does it give the remaining spouse leverage?

In a "fault" divorce, one spouse accuses the other of engaging in some type of misconduct that led to the divorce. Fault must be proven in court. ...

What is the age of a child to choose which parent he wants to live with

In California, minor children don't ever get to "decide" who they live with and spend time with; that's for the parents to decide, or for the court...

Can the no contact order be lifted or modified by the defendant?

My suggestion is that once you complete the DV class successfully to file a Motion to life the no contact order to allow email and phone contact. n

What are my rights for alimony?

Alimony is based on length of marriage and need. As every state is different, I would suggest contacting a family law attorney in your area for...

How to change the father vistation with my daughter

My suggestion would be to file a Motion with the court requesting a change in the visitation schedule. n

I have a domestic violence case against me that my husband filed last year and now he wants to work it out and I wanted

You could have your Husband contact the court and request the no contact order be lifted or you could have your attorney file a motion to request...

I live in nyc and I'm paying court ordered child support for my 14 year old daughter.I heard that I have to pay until she's 21.

If there is an emancipation clause in your divorce agreement or Judgment than that should specify how long you have to pay child support for. n