Default judgement on divorce

Typically a defendant / respondent has 30 days to respond from the time they are served. If they do not respond you can obtain a default judgment...

How long before the divorce will be final?

Call the clerk of the court and find out why the case isn't over yet. You could also call the Judge's law clerk to find out if there is a problem...

Do you need a lawyer to get a divorce if there was family violence during the marriage?

You don't have to have an attorney, but I would suggest hiring one. The attorney will be able to make your specific arguments that mesh with the...

Want out of marriage. Not sure what next step would be and how to do it.

You are not responsible. Contact an attorney to file for divorce. The required forms and compliance with the state statutes is complicated.

What can my daughter do to protect herself and her daughter from her ex-boyfriend?

You might be able to get a temporary restraining order against him. Go to the court clerks office for the area where the mother and child live and...

How can I find out if the amount my ex put that he makes is incorrect?

If you are talking about a child support order you can ask child support enforcement to let you know how much he makes. If this is an on going...

My son is 18, child support order is over, I found out he makes double of what he said. Can I take him back to court

You might be able to file a contempt action on the father. Your divorce decree might address whether the father is to pay for college or a portion...

Your ex boyfriend can file a law suit for the legitmation of his child. He would file a legitimation petition and the court would probably order a...

What is the statute of limitation?

I think you have lost any chance to obtain back child support. Even if a claim could have been made your mother would have been the one to receive...

Joint custody

Child support payments will be based on your income and depending on your state laws possibly her income. Check the statutes in your state. Some...