My boyfriend's soon to be ex-wife makes $75,000 a year. He makes approximately 200,000. Is she entitled to "maintenance"

During divorce proceedings, she can move for temporary maintenance and get a substantial sum of money weekly. After the divorce, given that she...

How should I prepare for a protection order hearing

You'll need a lawyer to prevent to possibility of having a bogus record fabricated and blessed by a judge. You can file an Answer, but the court...

I am going to family court today in a child support issue. How do I add a claim against plaintiff while there?

You cannot properly defend yourself by using Avvo on the day of your appearance! We don't have enough on your case to assist. Summonses by mail are...

Can I petition the court for primary custody instead of 50/50?

Sit still and do nothing. Do not go to court and do not file petitions.

Do i need to go to support court everytime I get a new job or promotion?

Hold on a minute. If you are the dad who pays support to the custodial mom, you don't put your head in the noose and swing for mom to see. You let...

I am summoned to family court for a modification hearing that I will not be able to afford. What can I do?

The time to prepare for government intervention into your loins is before you reproduce. You need good legal advice to prepare for family court...

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Is this court ordered violation worth taking custodial parent to court? I am afraid I may have to just sit back accept this.

It's hard to second guess your attorney who knows all your facts and your case history. Nonetheless, assuming your attorney is correct, then I...

Im 28 , my father never paid my child support is there anyway i can go about getting whats owed?

The order of support was for your mom, not you. However, if the order specified you as recipients, you can file a violation petition in the court...

What should I do about my child support situation?

Tread very, very lightly. If you jerk him around enough, he could stumble upon lawyers and court employees who matter. That may commence a chipping...