Questions answered by Santo V. Artusa Jr.

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My daughter's father is not making his child support payments at all, What can I do to make him pay ?

Santo's answer | Answered on June 17, 2015

File an enforcement application/motion where as my colleagues indicated could lead him in jail, be fined, lose his license and so forth. You have...

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Is it legal for me to keep this check issued on joint property that only has my ex-husband's name on it?

Santo's answer | Answered on June 17, 2015

I agree with my colleague. I would not deposit that check without your name on it. There are other ways to go about it without risking getting into...

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Separating from husband,wanting to know my legal rights.

Santo's answer | Answered on June 17, 2015

It depends on if you both agree on custody and parenting time, if there are any assets at all. If you agree on those issues, your case will be much...

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Our parents Are DIVORCED. Who can give her permission to marry?

Santo's answer | Answered on June 17, 2015

I agree with my colleague. Both parents need to consent. Speak with your parents or your sister should speak to them and/or then meet with a family...

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Is there a way to fight a judge imputing income for child support? I work part time and my ex is on welfare. I am struggling...

Santo's answer | Answered on June 17, 2015

You should reach out to legal aid/NJ Legal Services in Middlesex County to see if they can help you or at least consult with a NJ family law...

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My child was not mentioned in my divorce decree. Does this mean that i can't take my ex husband for child support?

Santo's answer | Answered on June 17, 2015

You need to contact a NY lawyer. I cannot imagine that you are not able to obtain child support because your child was not mentioned in the divorce...

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I have spent thousands of dollars trying to get custody of my son in a divorce. My lawyer is only good at taking my money.

Santo's answer | Answered on June 17, 2015

You should speak to your lawyer about your concerns and issues. Communicate with your lawyer and ask for a meeting where you will not be billed or...

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How do I notify the courts of a change in my residence as per my Washington state parenting plan?

Santo's answer | Answered on June 17, 2015

You should contact the clerk of the court to find out how to do it without an attorney. It should not be difficult. They may be even able to send...

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Military divorce for lesbian couple

Santo's answer | Answered on June 17, 2015

You need to check the jurisdictional requirements of Texas and South Carolina to see where the case should be heard. How long it takes again,...

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WHAT ARE THE CHANCES THAT MY EX WILL BE PENALIZED IF I PURSUE A CONTEMPT OF COURT ACTION AGAINST HER?

Santo's answer | Answered on June 17, 2015

Reach out to a local family law attorney or go to the local court and see if you can file an enforcement action on your own. They may levy fines,...

Santo V. Artusa Jr.'s Answers (483)

My daughter's father is not making his child support payments at all, What can I do to make him pay ?

Is it legal for me to keep this check issued on joint property that only has my ex-husband's name on it?

Separating from husband,wanting to know my legal rights.

Our parents Are DIVORCED. Who can give her permission to marry?

Is there a way to fight a judge imputing income for child support? I work part time and my ex is on welfare. I am struggling...

My child was not mentioned in my divorce decree. Does this mean that i can't take my ex husband for child support?

I have spent thousands of dollars trying to get custody of my son in a divorce. My lawyer is only good at taking my money.

How do I notify the courts of a change in my residence as per my Washington state parenting plan?

Military divorce for lesbian couple

WHAT ARE THE CHANCES THAT MY EX WILL BE PENALIZED IF I PURSUE A CONTEMPT OF COURT ACTION AGAINST HER?