How do I get a retainer paid to an attorney for pursuit of child support and the lawyer never even filed a motion.

Sorry to hear an attorney did this. We all get busy, but that's a substantial retainer and a delay is hurting you as CS is generally only...

Ex-gf resides in PA..my friend in NJ..saying is suing him for child support and 1/2 of her rent and utilities claiming disabled.

Is it possible? I suppose in theory... but is it likely? No, not at all. I hope your BF has his proofs together as to how often she's seeing...

What is the general ruling on the matter of braces between a divorcing couple? If cosmetic I say the party wanting them pays?!

The quick answer is that your divorce trial is soon - these issues obviously need to be addressed there. Whether cosmetic orthodontia should...

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What do you do when a judge know that the other parent is violating a court oder but is doing nothing about it?

If you have solid proofs that she's violating the order, file a formal motion. Judge may cut a couple breaks, but the court will get sick of...

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This is my 2nd time facing DV charges with my wife (3rd degree). how bad is the problem this time?

You make reference to it being a third degree assault, leading me to believe that perhaps you meant to post this on a criminal law forum. This...

Child Support Reduction

There is no precise formula for this. If the parents can't reach an agreement, a motion needs to be filed with full financial disclosures (Case...

My girlfriend was picked up on a simple posscion the ran her name and it came up she was want on a voiltion of probation

This question is improperly posted under Domestic Violence. If Avvo has a "criminal law" section, repost it there. Sorry I can't be of more...

Same question - essentially the same answer... Except I'd add that the Court will permit you to pursue the relationship IF that's your...

Does the father have to pay child support if the mother refuses to show up to the first hearing in NJ?

First, no one can judge whether you walking away under these circumstances is "bad." It's sad more than anything, but if the mom is this...

If support isn't now payable through probation, request it. You don't need an attorney to do this - go to the courthouse with a copy of your...