I am currently paying child support and alimony. We want to have our wedding in a hall, is that a problem?

The short answer is no, your current child support and maintenance payments do not dictate what you can spend on a wedding. And, assuming you are...

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Is child support based solely on income or are other factors such as amount of children , rent bills etc. considered as well

Child support calculations are based solely on income, and there is a statutory formula for determining child support obligations. That said, if...

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If your 17 year old lives with you, then the other parent is obligated to pay child support. What you need to do will depend on your...

As the plainiff my lawyer requested a minor's council in my divorce/custody suit, he pushes me to pay her the retainer

It sounds like you and your lawyer are having a hard time communicating. Your lawyer cannot act on your behalf, without your consent. If you're...

I am looking to gain child support from my baby's mother. Can I find out what their true income/assets are BEFORE I serve them?

Whether or not the overseas assets and income will be applicable is a very fact specific question. Unfortunately, without more information, it's...

Divorce: she wants the divorce he doesn't he won't move out she's afraid to move with son thinks she will lose apt

What a tough situation for this woman and her son. While it's a difficult thing to have to say, if she feels her safety (and the safety of her...

Contested divorce, when one party believes that they hold all the cards if the case goes to trial.

First, remember that it is unlikely that one side or the other will hold ALL the cards. It may seem that way, but it is rarely - if ever - the...

Contested divorce, in your experience what percentage of lawyers fees has the more monied spouse paid for the less monied spous

It sounds like you have several questions, and they seem to be very dependent on the facts of your particular situation. What percentage of legal...

In a divorce settlement, if the spouse waives maintenance but puts the value of the waived maintenance in the child support.

You are not necessarily setting yourself up for a return to court in this situation. Many couples choose to structure maintenance and support...

Divorce, is it wise to settle everything except for the claims against you for lawyers fees?

First, congratulations on being able to reach agreement on the major aspects of your divorce - many couples struggle to get that far. Second, if...