I need a divorce lawyer?

Shop around to find a good mix of low price and experience. If you both agree to the terms of the divorce (asset/debt division, time sharing, child...

I believe I am a victim of domestic violence, my wife has been mentally abusing me for years. What can I do?

In order to get an Order of Protection Against Domestic Violence you need to show that you (and/or your child) are in reasonable fear of...

My son is paying child support and in order to see his child he has to travel across state. Why can't they share equal time with

The judge will make a time sharing decision on what is in the child's best interests. The child's best interests do not necessarily coincide with...

Just won my DV restraining order case, any chance the judge will drop the criminal battery charges?

As Mr. Fetter said, you just never know with a jury. The standard in the DV hearing is lower than the criminal standard of "beyond a reasonable...

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What would be a cause that allows an obligor to "lack the ability" to pay in a contempt hearing?

You've already eliminated the main defenses - disability and involuntary unemployment. He can't complain that his living expenses are too high. He...

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Is there an "expiration" on an "Order on Motion for Temporary Relief"?

The temporary order is in effect until there is a final order (unless there is a specific end date stated in the order). I believe if you dismiss...

Can a contempt be withdrawn if he made a small payment a few day before filing?

They will not withdraw their Motion for Contempt. He can use the fact of the $120 payment as a defense to their motion. If he owes over $90,000, he...

What will happen if I don't pay my ex attorney fee that was ordered by the judge?

You are likely to be held in contempt again and incur additional attorney fees

My ex moved in with his new GF about 1 week after our finalized divorce, Is this considered a stable environment for our son?

No, that does not sound very stable. But, as stated by Mr. Miller, nothing is stable when parents divorce. Stability is not the standard used by...

What do you do when a new client asks you to represent them but they have ignored multiple judges orders, etc.?

Of course, we can't know for sure why she hired a lawyer. Perhaps there is a valid reason why she is failing to comply with the court's orders.