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Can I go to jail for contempt of court?

Loretta's answer | Answered on January 15, 2015

Courts have the power to send someone to jail for willful contempt. However, that is an extreme measure and would not likely be in play here. ...

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I sued an ex in magistrate court and she hasnt paid nothing. I have filed garnishment.she keeps changing jobs. What else to do?

Loretta's answer | Answered on January 15, 2015

You can do post judgment interrogatories to find out information about her bank accounts and other assets as well as her current job. However,...

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Should my friend be worried about her permament record and backlash from potential employers? Happened in New York.

Loretta's answer | Answered on January 15, 2015

Your friend should contact a criminal attorney in New York to make sure the charges are dropped. Otherwise, it could become a part of her criminal...

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If a mother files a TPO order out on a father but drops the kids off at his house. Is it vialating the tpo order

Loretta's answer | Answered on January 15, 2015

Is the father ordered to stay away from the mother or ordered to stay away from the children and the mother? If the father is not ordered to stay...

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Do you have to fill a financial affidavit for an uncontested divorce with minor kids?

Loretta's answer | Answered on January 15, 2015

You are required to file a financial affidavit in any case involving child support or the division of property with one exception. In cases...

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What age in LA does a child have right to visit his dad > 2-3 hours per mo? strong love, limited chance to build a relationship

Loretta's answer | Answered on January 15, 2015

I agree with Mr. Harrell. Since your step-child lives in Louisiana, the court and the laws of that state will determine custody issues. In...

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What is the charge for legal defense in a misdomenor assult charge. My daughter is indigent and he boyfriend fractured two faci

Loretta's answer | Answered on January 15, 2015

If she has no job and no money, she may well qualify for a circuit defender in the county of her arrest. She should definitely apply. You may...

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Contempt order

Loretta's answer | Answered on January 15, 2015

A contempt order is an order finding that a party willfully disobeyed an order of the court. Judge's have the power in a contempt order to order...

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My husband needs a lawyer that will work with him. His ex wife is trying to screw him over again.

Loretta's answer | Answered on January 15, 2015

If I am reading your question correctly, your husband has had a contempt motion filed against him by his ex-wife's attorney. To make matters...

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How does the non custodial parent determine that 17% of his income will be paid to me monthly.

Loretta's answer | Answered on January 15, 2015

Prior to 2007, child support in Georgia was based on a percentage of the noncustodial parent's income. That is no longer the case. Your son's...

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Can I go to jail for contempt of court?

I sued an ex in magistrate court and she hasnt paid nothing. I have filed garnishment.she keeps changing jobs. What else to do?

Should my friend be worried about her permament record and backlash from potential employers? Happened in New York.

If a mother files a TPO order out on a father but drops the kids off at his house. Is it vialating the tpo order

Do you have to fill a financial affidavit for an uncontested divorce with minor kids?

What age in LA does a child have right to visit his dad > 2-3 hours per mo? strong love, limited chance to build a relationship

What is the charge for legal defense in a misdomenor assult charge. My daughter is indigent and he boyfriend fractured two faci

Contempt order

My husband needs a lawyer that will work with him. His ex wife is trying to screw him over again.

How does the non custodial parent determine that 17% of his income will be paid to me monthly.