Penalty for lying about being previously married.

In today's U.S., you can lie all you want on issues involving government initiatives like domestic violence or child support, but you can never lie...

Who has custody

His papers are of no force and effect as of yet. Your temporary order of custody trumps his papers and the child is with you. He has visitation...

Can I lose my children? Do I need a lawyer?

With child protective services, anything is possible except safe and healthy children. I would lawyer up right away and I would suggest you stop...

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What to do if the Judge refused to consider one line of my arguments? Did the Judge violate my due process right?

The judge can freely disregard your argument or arguments. I see there was no attorney anywhere down the line because I am in a fog as to the...

New Jersey: Summons and Notice

Yes. As a pro se plaintiff you can file anywhere. Typical service periods are 120 days before the index number goes stale. If you are suing a...

I want to appeal a court order for child visitation in CA but I live NY. How do I hire a lawyer in California from here?

You can hire one using Avvo. However, California family law courts require personal appearances of the parties so you'll be bouncing between the...

I need HELP!! My divorce papers are already filed and it has not moved to any status except for "Summons w/notice"

Most importantly, you cannot be planning a wedding with legal papers in limbo. Have your attorney check with the matrimonial clerk. I am assuming...

If my ex wife's mother pays for an expense, am I supposed to reimburse my ex wife for something she didn't pay for?

You really need to read your order of support. You only pay for those items specified in your order. The source of the mother's funding is...

How do i begin the process for filing for a legal separation and what is usually the cost of that?

Many of us will advise you to go see a divroce lawyer asap. That's because New York's legal separation statute covers disposition of wealth,...

What kind of lawyers can help me?

The quicker, less expensive method is to file in family court for spousal support. So you will need to retain a family lawyer.