A compensatory fine is a fine that compensates you or the court for something. A coercive fine is a fine that is intended to coerce someone to do...

Does writing a letter count as a response to a petition?

Technically it is not an answer. However, the court will give great deference to pretty much any response filed by a pro-se party.

When establishing child support does court take in consideration of obligor's other support orders that are in place?

Yes other support orders are considered. The child support guidelines set forth by the legislature are based on net income. Net income is...

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I am looking for information on how to terminate my current child support order; as my son has reached the age of majority.

The answer to this question depends on the wording of your Final Judgment. Most child support orders say that child support will continue until...

I need to put in a parenting planning into the order of child support to lower my child support.

It sounds like you have an open child support case through the Department of Revenue, in which case the court will not entertain anything regarding...

Can they violate me for missing a substance abuse class on the 4th of july that I was unaware due to doors locked ?

Your probation officer can violate you for anything he/she wants. However, the State is required to prove that your violation was both willful and...

Does the 33 day ROR for release from jail include week-end days or just working days

It is calendar days. However, release on the 33rd day will not occur automatically. A motion for release has to be filed on behalf of the...

Leaving the scene case, officer stated misdeamenor, report says no injury but charge is felony, arraignment is set, any advice?

It is possible that the other driver is now claiming that he/she was injured. However, the charge can always be reduced to a misdemeanor later if...

Legal Advice on Relocation?

No, legally she can not keep the children in Texas without permission from the father or permission from the court. Your boyfriend can file an...

Girl gets pregnant has a child by 16, 2 yr later meets an older man, and she has 2 more kids, can she press charges

How old was the "older man" when he started having sexual contact with the girl. How old was the girl at that time? Florida law permits a 16 or...