Judge is supposed to make a decision within 60 days. Not all of them do and it varies based on judge and their calendar but that is the general rule.

What do I need to bring for child support modification hearing?

All the paperwork needed should be on the Summons that was mailed to you, along with the Financial Disclosure Affidavit you would have needed to...

My child for whom I pay child support is now emancipated, living on her own, working. Can I have this case closed

File a modification petition right away, seeking termination of child support based on your daughter being emancipated. You can't seek over...

How do I secure custody of my son?

You should get an Order of Custody granting you custody of your child. Right now all you have is a verbal handshake--granted your son has lived...

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If a lawyer makes a motion to expedite a divorce and it is approved, is it granted on the spot?

Probably not same day, but shouldn't be long. You can always call the court to see if the judgment has been signed yet.

My husband wants to take responsibility for my 6 year old as in adopt can he do so?

You would commence a step parent adoption but you would need to serve the biological father with a consent form. It is easiest if he signs the...

Asking my ex to pay for medical expenses?

Usually the custodial parent pays the unreimbursed medical expense and seeks reimbursement from the non-custodiall parent. That is usually easiest...

Do both parties need to be present and agree in court to modify a "no contact" to a "refrain from"?

You will need to file a petition to vacate the order and yes the other party would need to appear and both of you allocuted on the record about...

How long does it take to be mailed a child support decision?

The rule is that a judge has 60 days to make a decision. But my colleague is correct, sometimes it takes longer and sometimes shorter. A judge...

What should I expect at a Child Support Trial?

Through his business tax returns which you have the ability to request, discrepancies in his Financial Disclosure Affidavit (expenses versus...