In the eyes of the court what's more important visitaion or working?

Hopefully the extra long work schedule will just be temporary. The court will understand the work requirements however, as other attorneys have...

In new york state how old does a child have to be to pick wich parent they want to live with?

The reasons for the child's preference will be important. The more articulate and persuasive the child the more likely his wishes will be...

Can magistrate look at pre-retirement income when I ask for modification since child is 21 years old?

Because you retired knowing that you still had support obligations the Magistrate may choose to use your full income prior to retirement as a...

You need to work out a payment plan. When people pay only because their license was suspended or because they might go to jail, everyone knows...

What's the risk?

My experience has been that many people who represent themselves in Family Court feel that they were not treated the same as those with attorneys...

I have been reported to child protective services. If they did not contact me within the first 24 hours does that drop the case?

CPS will continue to investigate until they are satisfied that they have enough information to make a determination. Just because you were not...

How long court will take action against Revised divorce file?

Often if the clerk has already reviewed your papers and now your attorney supplies the additional information or corrections required, it will go...

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Is this a form of harrasment or legal consequences for my spouse

His statements are not direct threats accompanied by some action on his part that the court would think makes you reasonably afraid of injury.

Contested divorce. can a judge force me to get an attorney. I'm single mother of 2 and cannot afford an attorney

Perhaps, if you financially qualify the judge will appoint an attorney to help you with issues affecting custody. But, no the judge cannot force...

What forms do I need to file to amend my divorce. Ex is now agreeing to not receiving part of my pension.

Assuming that the work was done properly when you were divorced there is a QDRO which is a court order directing the pension plan administrator to...