Probation/parole officers don't generally have the responsibility for enforcing support orders. On the other hand, individuals who are on...

Chances of getting custody and what happens to previous support/arrears order?

Custody can be part of a Protection from Abuse order, at least for an interim period until you can go through the full custody process. If your ex...

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What do I do? Who do I contact?

The link to your local domestic violence program is a good start. By calling, you can speak with someone confidentially and sort out your options,...

While it is true that it is hard to give you a good answer without seeing the actual order, there are some things you can do. First, if you are...

My husbands son is showing signs of autism but mother refuses to work with us to get him help. She says nothing is wrong.

I have added a couple of other tags because these kinds of situations involve a number of legal issues. The idea that your child may have a...

Legal rights of married working women

It sounds like you may be in a financially abusive relationship. You may have rights to child and spousal support, but you will need a plan and...

Can my grandson receive death benefits even tho his mother barely worked and collected s.s disability?

I am sorry to hear of your family's loss. Your granson's eligibility for benefits depends on what benefits are available to him. There is a death...

Can I get the court to discontinue spousal support because my wife broke our agreement out of anger? divorcing due to HER AFFAIR

You should speak with the attorney handling your divorce about this situation. If you have filed a no-fault divorce, which most are, the texting...

If I am filing custody on my own for my grandson, whom is the party I file verses/against? Note father don't exist.

I am very sorry that you are in this situation. There are no quick answers to your question and no assurances that a custody action with get you...

Can we file for abandonment in a family court case?

In order for you to adopt, the mother's rights would have to be terminated. She might do so voluntarily, but if not you would have to seek an...