What is the purpose of a Default judgment in family law cases? It almost feels meaningless

You are correct, in that a default is mostly useless in most family law cases. If it were a dissolution of marriage case where the parties had no...

Can ex-wife turn debt I owe her accrued from just 1 month ago to collections?

Did she pay the bill and now wants you to pay your portion? Or did she just have the dentist send you the bill? Is this a situation where the...

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Can your income or inheritance money be garnished for your spouses child support debt?

As long as she keeps the inherited money separate, it should not be considered a marital asset, and thus would not be susceptible to garnishment. ...

Have a Joint Stipulation for share parenting but ex decided to not take kids for Spring Break, what to do?

It can be difficult to force a parent to take advantage of the time-sharing that they are entitled to if they do not wish to. However, if the...

Will these accounts be considered marital assets In a divorce?

Unless marital assets are being diverted to this account, it seems unlikely that these accounts would be considered a marital asset subject to...

I got a notice of hearing for my divorce filed in february 2014, if my husband does not show up where do I stand?

Has he been served? If so, and it has been at least 20 days, you can ask the Clerk of Court to issue a Default.

Can my child choose which parent to live with and end support completely?

Once the child turns 18, they are free to live with whomever they wish. The child support issues will need to be dealt with in court. However,...

Hello in florida please tell me will this be considered 50/50 parenting two weekend of every month, and rotation of some holiday

True 50/50 time sharing would call for each parent to have approximately 182-183 overnights with the child. As long as the parent with less...

Relocated 150 miles from old home, ex husband being unreasonable what can be done?

If you relocated with the child more than 50 miles from your previous residence without the permission of the other party or the court, then you...

I need to find a lawyer in the milwaukie area?

If the child is in Wisconsin, you will need to find an attorney licensed to practice there. Use the "Find a lawyer" link below t find family law...