My husband and I are in the middle of getting divorced. The day we went to court to get court ordered alimony payments I went to

The issue has to be dealt with in the context of the divorce - not in small claims court. Under the automatic orders which accompany divorce...

What is the process associated with Voluntary Termination of Parental Rights?

A petition for termination of parental rights is initiated in Probate Court. Termination of parental rights severs all legal connection to the...

I was respite for a family, the kids were placed in Foster Care with someone else. Is there a way I can take guardianship now

Whether an application for guardianship of a minor would be granted depends almost entirely on the specific facts and circumstances of the case. ...

Permanent child support order

If there is an existing order for support and the parent has not complied you should file a motion for contempt. You only get a purge amount if...

How can I get my estranged husband to stop harassing and provoking me via website?

Print out the messages, and ask your lawyer to have the order modified so that it directs him to only communicate pertinent facts about the...

Must I answer/comply relative to a subpoena issued from another state but served at my residence?

Yes, it must be "domesticated." Technically, the subpoena must be issued by the state in which you reside and cannot compel you to appear in...

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Hi, I'm reviewing my divorce agreement and would like to know what "constructive possession" means for division of property.

"Constructive possession" is a vague term that should not be left in a divorce agreement. If there are still items in the house that your are...

Alimony - Pendente Lite hearing tomorrow. Its my motion and I would like to know how to present it to the court?

He is required to present a sworn financial affidavit. When you get to court you most likely first be sent to see a Family Relations officer. ...

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Can you decipher which expenses I am required to contribute to as it is written in my divorce agreement? Can I speak to a lawyer

Generally you are required to pay only what is specifically itemized in the divorce agreement. Generally "activities" would refer to after school...

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Discovery request, family court matter. The right way?

Mandatory Discovery is limited to the items and time frames specified in the Practice Book. In addition, you can serve a request for production if...