Jurisdiction for custody is determined by the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act, UCCJEA. That is the one with "home state." Looks...

Modifying support and modifying custody are two entirely separate actions. Both require a material change of circumstances since the last order....

The court will take you as they find you, and calculate the guideline amount of child support based upon your actual, present circumstances. The...

On an initial petition for child support, the court will make it retroactively effective to the date the petition for support is filed. Any...

No. At age 18 the child is free to move somewhere else and pay rent, and provide for their basic needs themselves.

Docket a motion for entry of the QDRO. Serve him notice. Give the QDRO to the judge to sign on the date of the hearing.

The short answer is yes. In the absence of a court order, either parent can do whatever they want. File a petition for custody and visitation....

It will be smooth if you sign a settlement agreement that resolves all issues, (have no minor children), and cooperate in filing for divorce upon a...

He, apparently, filed a petition to the court asking that a rule to show cause be issued. His petition will state the provision of the court's...

I concur with my colleagues. I would add that "pulling the equity" only creates a new asset to equitably divide. Before, you were dividing house...