On what grounds are attorney's fees awarded in child custody and child support cases? How do you normally ask for them?
A judge has discretion to award fees - but it's not automatic.
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A judge has discretion to award fees - but it's not automatic.
That depends upon what your divorce settlement says.
That depends entirely upon whether the judge was correct or not. You should have the decision reviewed by a local appellate attorney.
You are not responsible for the prior child - and the house is a marital asset if it was acquired during the marriage and not acquired through sale...
Without knowing more about your situation it's impossible to answer the question fully. So, the best question you should ask is whether the lawyer...
You have to file your papers accurately. So answer the questions....as they're asked.
If she's still not in agreement the case is not uncontested.
The wording of the judgment of divorce should give you the extent of the permission to change your name.
You file like anyone else. Annulment is not likely under those circumstances - and custody is a different discussion entirely.
Did you actually get divorced? Show your papers to a local attorney and discuss the situation in detail.