I was ordered to pay child support. I can't afford it. I am in arrears. I fear being in contempt of court. What are my options?

You need an attorney immediately. A plenary hearing is like a trial. There is no way a non-lawyer will be able to represent themselves effectively,...

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How can my husband adopt my daughter if her birth father won't willingly give up rights but isn't in her life?

You need to have an in person consultation with a local Family Law/Adoption attorney. You are going to face an uphill challenge. It is very...

Can you I or she get in trouble for letting me sign birth certificate ?

IF you are the biological father of the child, then you have the right to be so recognized, on the birth certificate as well as in all aspects of...

The question of service must be addressed by the Court before you will be given a ruling on the child support issue. If the father does not show up...

Can i pro long a hearing with a paternity test?

You have to follow the current Court Order until such time as it is no longer in force and effect. You can have an attorney appear on your behalf,...

What's the difference between uncontested PSA and contested?

If you want to avoid mistakes, the best thing you can do is to retain an experienced Family Law attorney. If you and your spouse are actually in...

How can my exwife drop my case and waive arrears?

This is a question that you should be asking an attorney face to face, not in an on line forum. Make an appointment with a local Family Law...

If you have joint legal custody then you are, by law, entitled to all report cards and all of your child's school records.The school cannot tell...

How to have a FD case designated as complex?court didn't do any fact finding to see what schedule would best suit the child.

This is not a complex matter as far as the Court is concerned.

You can't do this. On the day of the hearing, before you even get into the courtroom you are supposed to receive counseling from the Victim's...