Do orders stand if you got served past the court ordered date?

You are bound by the orders until a court invalidates them. You may always challenge on the basis of the defect you have claimed, but if only a...

Will my father be taken to jail for non payment although there is no money or assets to take?

Unfortunately, this is a very fact specific matter and would be best responded to by an attorney who is able to sit with your father and you and...

What exactly is the difference between legal separation and divorce?

Mr. Benton has provided thorough and valuable advice. Legal separation would ultimately cost more, unless the divorce action came within the...

CPS is a state agency and though it does not have the powers of law enforcement or the court system, it has ready access to those powers to enforce...

I have joint custody of my daughter and am taking her on vacation during her dads week that he already approved.

I'm with Mr. Catchick on this one. All too often, parents play "Gotcha" with each other on this issue, especially when a financial outlay is a...

I live in texas and my ex husband lives in Indiana. He has custody. I was wondering if I have a case at trying to get custody.

From the statement you have provided, you would appear to have a chance at getting custody. However, you will need to prove that your home would be...

Family law - divorce

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When my ex Boyfreind ( Never married) refuses to take our daughter to her sports practices that I pay for. I have custody.

Custody/visitation is not supposed to frustrate or systematically disappoint the child in question. His response that he doesn't care about his...

How do I get joint custody when my children live in TN and I live in SC?

You may always file for a custody action in Tennessee where the children are resident. Hire an attorney to assist you in this matter.

Can I get a hassel free divorce under the circumstances that I have listed below?

The only time a divorce is hassle free is when the parties agree on all issues and can trust each other to not cause friction. If the two of you...