Can I get Emancipated?

I recommend talking to an adult you can trust about your home life -be it a relative, teacher, principal, doctor or even the parent of a friend. ...

Is there a legal way to make ex-spouse pay their share of owed back taxes?

In your settlement agreement, does it address prior tax liability? Typically there is language that if there is a tax liability from during the...

Which state will hold continuing jurisdiction?

Often, child support remains in the state where the payor resides however, a review of your most recent court orders is important to be sure. In...

How do I find out if someone is divorced legally?

You can ask your spouse for a copy of his/her judgment of divorce, which should have been produced upon obtaining your marriage license before the...

Can I reinstate for child support after deadline if my son wins his disability claim?

While it is important that an experienced family law attorney review the court orders incident to the child support obligation, a child is not...

What if I got nothing for my ex wife selling our house?

You need to refer to your settlement agreement (if you settled your divorce) or your judgment of divorce (if you went to trial) as to whether you...

Resolving a family court matter without court intervention tends to be best for all those involved. A consent order can be proposed to resolve all...

Can an MSA be modified regarding the responsibilities of tax arrears?

While I would like to be able to read your MSA, based upon what you present, if it is a joint debt incurred during the course of the marriage, it...

Can I move out when I turn 15 or 16 ?

You should sit down and speak with an adult you trust to discuss the ramifications of such a decision. You will not be able to get a job at 15 or...

Is intentional estrangement legal?

It isn't that this is illegal but judges do not want to hear that one parent has attempted to convince a child not to see the other parent. You...