When my wife takes me back to court for contempt I know I can be jailed but once released can she bring me back for contempt

Generally, to be found in contempt the court must find that you intentionally or willfully disobeyed the court order. With respect to support...

Why can't child support be taken from a wrongful death suit, if the deceased parent was $108,000 in areas

A wrongful death action may include two elements of damages. First there is the cause of action for wrongful death. This portion belongs to the...

Do my husband need to pay for his son's college when he already finish paying child support ? he will be 18 soon

If they were never married then there would be no separation agreement. He is not obligated to pay child support after age 18, and he will not be...

Will role can adultery play in alimony when entering into legal separation process?

The reasons for the breakdown of the marriage is one of the factors the court considers in determining alimony and/or property division in a...

How do I file an answer to a motion for a change of custody filed by my ex-wife for our 13-year-old daughter?

It depends whether she brought the motion in Family Court or in Supreme Court. If it's in Family Court, you do not have to do a written response,...

Is it best to file an order of protection or a restraining order for a non family member with the courts?

If you were in a relationship with the abuser, you can file for an order of protection in Family Court in the county in which you live. You do not...

Will the judge make me pay for my ex's lawyer?

The judge may make you pay her lawyer fees if you are the primary wage earner and she does not have significant income or assets of her own. I...

First you should contact the YMCA and send them a claim letter detailing the injury and the amount of money you've lost. If you want to sue YMCA,...

Will the case be dismissed if I show up to the child support hearing late and why ?

If you are bringing the case and you show up late, the case may be dismissed, but the dismissal would likely be "without prejudice," which means...

Can I cancel the registration and insurance on a vehicle that is registered to me as part of a divorce agreement?

If I understand you correctly, your divorce decree says that the car must be registered and insured in your name but your ex-husband gets to drive...