What if I owe 9,000 in arearage but have no showcause or active case through dcs

If you are scared to appear in court on another case fearing you might be arrested for arrearage, there is probably nothing to fear. However, make...

Custody issues

It is impossible to estimate what a court would do on the sparse facts given. However, if you and the father can work out an agreement, even if not...

If she waived alimony (both temporary and permanent) in the agreement, then the court cannot award it. However, if there are children involved,...

What can I do about my Dad & his wife not allowing me to see my daughter for over 2 years now?

Does your order provide a specific visitation schedule for you? If so, file a show cause for your father failing to make the child available to...

What state do we file in and what would be the odds of us getting custody of our niece, if we already have her older sister?

File in Virginia ASAP and ask for an emergency hearing. If you ask CPS to get involved, know that there are special regulations governing sending a...

How can I help my daughter right away?

A parent can set a reasonable curfew. However, it is unreasonable to have a child pay rent. You could try to ask the court for an emergency order...

What should I take with me to court since I filed for my ex to have supervised visits?

Take all of your records with you and be prepared to tell the judge why each record (text, etc) is relevant to the case. You might be allowed to...

Can a witness lie in Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court?

Answering questions in a court hearing is not defamation. The best you can do is to bring witnesses who can refute what he is saying. Although...

How do I get temporary guardianship of my nephew?

You can enroll your nephew in school under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act. Tell thet school you are enrolling him under this...

How can the paying parent make the purge payment if there are in jail?

Usually family or friends will come up with the money. He likely had an opportunity to pay the amount and did not pay. He can ask for work...