Can I ask my public defender to depose the person who is making false allegations against me in Family Court?

It is extremely rare to take depositions in family court proceedings. However, in certain proceedings interrogatories can be utilized to serve the...

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How can someone's parental rights be terminated? husband is neglectful towards our toddler stepson violent. we now live apart

A termination of parental rights petition can be brought by a foster parent, an authorized foster care or social services agency that is...

I need advice-please. I have a 2 year old and thankfully am the custodial parent and have final decision making. There is

If you are represented by an attorney, this is something that should be discussed asap. Having said that, generally speaking and all things being...

Trying to Get this Divorce off the Floor

The issue of child support needs to be resolved as a part of your divorce. Whether or not there is an agreement on tuition does not negate the...

Need guidance on paying child support with 50/50 custody while unemployed.

It is very unusual for a court to order 50/50 joint legal and physical custody of a child. I'd look closely at the order, paying attention to the...

How can my wife drop off harassment and order of protection against me.

The answer to your question depends on whether the case is in Family Court or Criminal Court. If it is in Criminal Court, no she can not "drop the...

Could i get temporary child support untill the judge decides who will be awarded custody i have my kids every other week.

Possibly. It would help in answering your question to know whether or not there are any temporary orders, whether you have a divorce pending in...

My soon-to-be ex-wife's lawyer just sent me a Notice of Appearance and Demand for Copy of Complaint. What does that mean?

Yes, she is contesting the divorce. Simply because both spouses may agree that they want their marriage to end does not necessarily mean the...

I testified in front of the grand jury, and the asst DA to limit me to the events on certain dates only.

In a grand jury proceeding, only the prosecutor presents evidence. The attorney for the accused is only present if the accused decides to testify...

I have my kid 2weeks out the mouth and she has her 2weeks out the mouth do i still have to pay support if shes on social serices

For purposes of child support, there will always be one parent who is considered the "custodial parent", and that parent will receive child support...