Can a parent be legally forced to assist with college if the child is over 18. if so, how is the amount determined?

Since your divorce decree states that the issue will be addressed at a later time, the court has continuing jurisdiction to enter a post-secondary...

Can I get a legal paper stating that I would never go after someone for child support? Before the child is conceived

An agreement waiving child support is against public policy and is not enforceable. After the child is born, however, the father could agree...

I am moving out and filing for divorce. What bills should I continue to pay?

Once the divorce if filed, you should immediately file motions for temporary orders that specify each spouse's responsibilities while the divorce...

If you are not happy with a GAL can you choose another if you feel he or she has been biased towards one parent over another?

The judicial decisions in Connecticut make it very difficult to remove a GAL. And as Attorney Norris said, one or the parent almost always doesn't...

Do. I Need a lawyer and what should I do

If there is no custody order then you must go to Family Court and file a custody petition. If there already is a custody order, then she cannot...

Should I have legal documents on to how children are picked up for visitation & communication?

The way to clarify the responsibilities of each parent is to get a custody / visitation order. You should go to Family Court and the clerk will...

My divorced sister owed me a considerable sum of $$. To pay back, she transfered some real estate to me via quit claim deed.

You may be considered a good faith purchaser if there was no notice on the land records regarding a prior lien or mortgage at the time you acquired...

Is it kidnapping?

If you have sole custody and there is no order granting him visitation, then you do not need a court order to relocate the child. If there is an...

Is it worth it to file for child support?

Yes it is worth it. As soon as the baby is born, you should go to court for a paternity adjudication if he refuses to sign an acknowledgement of...

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Can she do this?

You do not have to pay unreasonable child care expenses. The child care expenses you are obligated to pay are those that are necessary to enable...