How to serve my spouse divorce paper

Typically you have the sheriff or a private process server hand the following documents to the Defendant: Summons (issued by the court after you...

VAWA Cancellation of Removal Question

As an attorney licensed in CA and MD who practices mainly in divorce law, I will only address your comments about the TRO. A Temporary Restraining...

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Yes, there could be some temporary consequences, however, having an attorney represent you in family law court and in criminal court can help you...

Should I contest or not contest my divorce on my information sheet?

If you disagree with anything in your husband's Complaint, then you have a contested divorce. Not only should you file an Answer, but you should...

Received a affidavit judgement in favor of the plantiff and that they may file for a lien on any real property owned by me

You really should expand your query to attorneys who practice in bankruptcy and debt defense, because there is a statutory exemption for a certain...

Can you go back on a court order and get child support?

It is legally enforceable to trade off assets or other forms of money or income in lieu of straight payments of child support. However, you are...

If an agreement is proposed, can the company leave out a part and ask you to sign with that part added in the agreement?

Contract law says that you are bound and liable for whatever agreement you knowingly sign. If a contract has a clause removed or added and if all...

Military parent trying to gain custody

The judge will have to decide which parent is best for the child, and the child will go with that parent. Typically, in such situations, one...

Having another child

Well, your child with the ex is soon going to have a half-brother or half-sister, and if your child loves the new-born baby this can contribute to...

Back pay on child support

Child support can be retroactive to when you file your Lawsuit for Child Support or to when you filed a motion for child support. If you have...