What can I do about my child support and get it lowered so I can have a decent life?

You won't be able to "sign away your rights" unless there is a stepfather in the picture who is willing to adopt him I would suggest that you...

How do I respond to a summons for divorce

In order to respond to the summons, you must file an Answer. I've provided a link below where you can find the forms that might assist you if you...

Why does the father have to be re-served again and is it this order like a new one even though it was re-opened.

Whenever a case is closed, that's the end of whatever is going on at that time. In order to reopen it, the other party has to be served again. ...

Where do I start, how I know what is right for me..

You need to go sit down with a divorce attorney. Many offer free consultations and you should look for one in the AVVO directory - perhaps some...

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What is the best way to get divorced? Sending him the divorce papers or placing it in the newspaper?

If you know where he is, you have to send him the papers. If he is in agreement with you, it can be an easy process with a Consent Agreement. If...

How will I know when my ex has responded to my Supplemental Motion to Modify Child Support?

He is supposed to certify that he has sent a copy to you (and do so). You can also check the clerk's site to see if anything has been filed.

What questions should I ask my lawyer about a child support summons that I received for unpaid child support?

Your question is somewhat confusing. If you are meeting with an attorney tomorrow, he/she will be the person to ask, "How should I answer these...

I agree with Mr. Hoffman. You should speak with an attorney in NJ as any change will need to be made in NJ. Unfortunately for you, child support...

Hello to all I have a friend who has been married for 45 years

Highly unlikely that, after 45 years of marriage, he/she would meet the rather stringent guidelines for an annulment. A divorce is what (s)he'll...

Can my attorney drop me if I am unable to pay her bill in full? I have been paying, but this is dragging on too long.

As the other attorneys have said, it will depend on the language of your agreement. That being said, if she hasn't been working on your case,...