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After taking ex-boyfriend to court for contempt non payment of child support he is late again

Alake's answer | Answered on July 14, 2015

If the non-custodial parent has already been found in contempt and he has only been late or not paid a few months, it is probably not worth what it...

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I don't have an Attourney for this Wednesday for a child support hearing that I filed for my exwife not wanting to pay.

Alake's answer | Answered on July 14, 2015

First, attorneys are not suppose to solicit clients on this question and answer board according to the community guidelines of Avvo. Second,...

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Will I be liable to pay back the child support if I sign off on the Affidavit of Credit for Child Support?

Alake's answer | Answered on July 14, 2015

I am not familiar with any document that the court would consider in validly waiving back child support that is already owed, especially since...

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I am a foreigner I got married to a us citizen after a month she said she's don't have confidence in our marriage and divorce

Alake's answer | Answered on July 14, 2015

You may want to seek an in person consultation with an immigration attorney in your area who also handles family law.

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I found pot and he is rolling it up in my aluminum foil and smoking it in the bedroom I sleep in the spare room this is the

Alake's answer | Answered on July 14, 2015

You cannot force your spouse to file for a divorce or even to leave your marital residence until a complaint for divorce has been filed. If you...

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If my divorce decree has lawyers fees as a "remedy for breach" can the judge lower the amount ordered?

Alake's answer | Answered on July 14, 2015

I wouldn't bother asking for reconsideration. It was up to the judge as to what, if any, to award you for attorney's fees or court costs. ...

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Can my childs biological father sign his rights away without my permission and not have to pay child support anymore?

Alake's answer | Answered on July 10, 2015

No, if a non-custodial parent could simply sign away their parental rights and be relieved of their obligation to pay child support, many people...

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Woman divorce a husband thats mentally and physically abusive.witch is contributing to the lose of jobs struggling her ang child

Alake's answer | Answered on July 10, 2015

I am unsure what your question is at this time. If the woman you speak of is still going through a divorce, she may want to see if there is a...

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I can't afford an attorney and would like to know where i could possibly find the form to petition for legitmation and custody?

Alake's answer | Answered on July 09, 2015

There are some counties that do not have forms and even if they do, the forms are very generic and not specific to your case. You can start using...

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Is there a difference between parental rights and custody?

Alake's answer | Answered on July 09, 2015

Depending on what your wife actually gave up, if the father is now seeking custody from the grandparents, your wife would be a party to the action,...

Alake Oni Colwell's Answers (2601)

After taking ex-boyfriend to court for contempt non payment of child support he is late again

I don't have an Attourney for this Wednesday for a child support hearing that I filed for my exwife not wanting to pay.

Will I be liable to pay back the child support if I sign off on the Affidavit of Credit for Child Support?

I am a foreigner I got married to a us citizen after a month she said she's don't have confidence in our marriage and divorce

I found pot and he is rolling it up in my aluminum foil and smoking it in the bedroom I sleep in the spare room this is the

If my divorce decree has lawyers fees as a "remedy for breach" can the judge lower the amount ordered?

Can my childs biological father sign his rights away without my permission and not have to pay child support anymore?

Woman divorce a husband thats mentally and physically abusive.witch is contributing to the lose of jobs struggling her ang child

I can't afford an attorney and would like to know where i could possibly find the form to petition for legitmation and custody?

Is there a difference between parental rights and custody?