I am grateful for the child support, but it is not enough. Should I request an increase?

Common question, with a common answer. Before applying to modify support (in either direction), get a consultation with a Family Law attorney...

Would you contact me off-list at [email protected]? I'd really appreciate a fax or scan of this notice - I agree it sounds wrong, potentially...

Can you volunteer child support without being biological parent?

I have a feeling a lot more facts are needed. Short answer: Sure, you can give someone a check and write "child support" on the memo field, but...

I filed divorce in ny when i was living in nj using my ex husband address after getting the divorce i remarried .

Based on what you've said.... your current marriage isn't valid and you're still married to husband #1. Hate to tell someone that, but - yes, I'd...

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Restraining order while on probation

I assume you're saying this is a new DV incident, not the one you're already on probation for. If so, your Probation Officer could file...

If a spouse left and won't pay toward the mortgage, does he forfeit his equity in the house?

As always..... it depends. He probably wouldn't forfeit his right to all the equity, but you should have a claim to a larger share of...

One additional point - if he's not a US citizen and you brought him here / petitioned for him, you signed various forms with the INS saying you'd...

I have to go to court for a child support hearing. can i ask the judge for my sons father to sign over his rights.

Guess you didn't like the answers you got the first time you posted this question? It's still the same - To terminate parental rights, one has...

Court Order Violation.

You can certainly file a motion and bring her contempt to the court's attention, along with seeking some redress bout the step-father issues. I...

I want to file for upward modification of child support. My eldest has been emancipated and the remaining support isn't enough

As always on this issue, I suggest getting a consult before filing a motion. You don't want to find out the hard way (via an order) that a...