Can I file for Emancipation 0f my 22 yr.old w/out copy of court order (don't have)? Never married mother.

While it is always better to attach a copy of prior orders to any application seeking relief in the family court, if you do not have a copy of the...

If a non custodial parent files for an emancipation appeal for our 23 year old son who is working full time but still attending

Child support is terminated effective on the date the court finds that the child is emancipated. For example, if the court finds that the child...

Trust fund

A parent cannot avoid his or her obligation to support a child by diverting, transferring, liquidating or otherwise manipulating income and assets....

Can i sue my children's psychologist?

You may have several remedies available to you through the family court, including but not limited the following: (1) obtaining an order compelling...

My ex is not co-operating in the sale of co-owned property. Can I hold her responsible for losses ?

Absent an agreement that provides otherwise, there are various remedies available to you for your ex-spouse’s refusal to abide by court orders...

Do I have to pay for college education

Absent an agreement to the contrary, in deciding the issue of college contribution, a family court judge is required to analyze the following...

College education

Absent an agreement to the contrary, in deciding the issue of college contribution, a family court judge is required to analyze the following...

Married 20yrs. Getting divorsed , house left to my wife by father. We lived there 20yrs. She had put me on the title .

Equitable distribution is the principle that divides assets and debts. This does not mean equal distribution but, instead, is determined by the...

If there have already been guardianship proceedings, your wife has already been declared incapacitated and you have already been appointed as...

Child support

The general rule is that a new spouse’s income is not relevant to the calculation of child support unless there is an other dependent deduction...