It sounds as though he was held in contempt for failure to pay child support. His purge amount was set at $5,500.00, and that is in lieu of a bond....

Will I go to jail in my very first child support case?

To hold you in contempt, the State must show that you have willfully failed to support your children. If you have been making payments, but they...

How can i get my husband out of jail over failure to obey court orders pertaining to child support from previous marriage?

I recommend that you consult with a bondsman to see what can be worked out on that end. As far as requesting a lower bond, an attorney may be able...

What papers do I need to get to file for divorce when spouse refuses to sign ?

If you have not already filed a Complaint for Divorce, I would do so. You may be able to contact the Circuit Court Clerk for your county and ask if...

Grand Jury indictment, Now what?

If the person made bond prior to the charges being bound over to the grand jury, he should not have to be taken into custody and make another bond,...

Can the court or anyone witness me take a urine test at juvinile court?

It sounds like you are a juvenile being brought in front of the court for a delinquency matter. I would recommend that you consult with an attorney...

HHow long can they hold u for a faliuer to appear?

You have the right to have a hearing in front of a Judge within ten (10) days of your arrest if you are in custody because they are holding you on...

My obligation to provide health care insurance for my three children.

You need to file a Petition to Modify immediately, and reference the same reasons you stated above. The reason you should file immediately is that...

What to do when your ex says “if I don’t cancel child support that he will take the child?”

Your ex cannot "take" your child. There are legal hurdles he would need to overcome to even be able to modify the parenting plan, much less make...

How do I stop child support? Son was adopted and they are still taking support.

You may need to hire an attorney to file to terminate any current support order, if it was not terminated with the entry of the Adoption Order. I...