What happens when my ex husband pays less than the required child support amount?

Your ex-husband could be found in contempt of court, and he may face jail time. Your husband will also have to pay all arrearages in child...

I want to start by saying that these motions are rarely successful. Generally, to prevail on a motion for reconsideration, there must be an...

What can I do?

You can seek a modification of your original court order. You mentioned your original custody order was entered in NC. You also stated that you...

Can a motion for change of venue be filed in a divorce with children trial?

I encourage you to speak with a divorce lawyer in your area about this issue as soon as possible. You will probably want to raise the matter of...

As in most states, Kansas health care providers will take a sample of blood from your newborn’s heel shortly after birth and send that sample to...

I want to preface my answer by saying that I am a North Carolina attorney, and that I recommend you speak with a family law attorney in your area...

Would I go for full custody or sole custody?

If you have concerns about the safety and welfare of your child then you should file for sole custody. There are two types of custody: physical...

We both have joint legal custody, but the father is joint-primary,can the father forbid me to help out at the kids school?

From what you have described, it is unlikely that your child’s father can prevent you from volunteering at your kid’s school. I would, however,...

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Not very long. The time standards for submitting orders is usually set by local rules in the jurisdiction in which the court resides. The typical...

Do they have to take him to practice and games

Probably not. Generally visitation is a right, and your son’s grandparents, unfortunately, are not obligated to exercise that right. Unless a...