I am divorced from my husband, we have a 5 year old child with special needs. Is he required to pay child support for a healthy

Unless he has a written agreement or a court order to pay, generally no. You should talk to a lawyer in person to get a more detailed review of...

If 2 parents have joint custody do they have to agree on child care?

You should consider bringing this out in court: joint custody assumes that you can agree on these types of issues. If you cannot, then perhaps...

My sons father filed a petition for paternity to set up visitations should I not talk to his family until the court date?

I would continue to offer him the chance to see his son, provided he does the travel. As a custodial parent, you want to make it clear that you are...

Going through a divorce. Have shared custody agreement. Child is sleeping in attic. What can I do?

You should talk to your lawyer about how serious you feel this situation might be. You may be fighting an uphill battle because many people live in...

I am 17 and I am pregnant, my boyfriend wants me to live with him, can I move in with him without parental consent from my mom?

You should figure out a way to talk about this with your mom. You are going to be a mom, and learn that we love our kids unconditionally -- this...

At what point in a divorce custody case is Temporary Child Support, Maintenance and Counsel fees awarded?

Generally you need to make a motion to get any relief from the Court. If you don't ask for it, you won't get it. Talk to a lawyer as soon as...

2 questions for divorce lawyers.

Court isn't the place to fix your marriage. You can always reconcile after entering into a separation, or even after being divorced (people do...

There are many types of living situations in the world and not having their own room usually isn't enough. Just having roommates or dad sharing the...

Alimony

Don't leave the house without talking to a lawyer first, as you might be giving up rights involving the house or access to the kids (if any). As...

Can a Judge make decision without seeing both parties in matter of modification of child support and alimony and arrears?

It isn't clear from your question, but it doesn't sound like a modification in Family Court. It sounds like they filed an agreement, on consent, to...