My wife has applied for disability and has been denied, therefore she can get a job...does this effect my spousal support?

Talk to an attorney about an argument to the court to impute her income. This is where the court may calculate her income on her earnings...

Can i sign over my rights?

Not unless there is someone who wants to adopt and assume financial responsibility for the child. You can't simply sign away your rights so you...

A judge has found me mentally unable to have visitation with my son. Is the judge allowed to diagnose me with mental illness?

A judge has quite a bit of discretion, especially if this was issued as a temporary order pending the outcome of the final hearing. Talk to an...

In general, a court has discretion to deviate from the amount on the child support worksheet, but the court is still bound by the best interest of...

I want to get a divorce i got the paper work but not alot of money what can i do

Many domestic relations courts will have a department that will help you complete the proper paperwork and show you what you need to file, but they...

What is the proper amount & types of job search proof needed for divorce?

If you are unemployed or underemployed, the court has the authority impute your income for child and/or spousal support purposes. In other words,...

Temporary spousal support is being drawn out from my check, can I stop this?

I agree. You can file a Rule 75 motion for a hearing on the temporary order. Depending on the court/judge, some don't like to mess with this...

I need to file for an extension of time for an answer to thePetition for Mod or termination of alimony.

You should be able to call the domestic relations court and they will probably walk you through the process. Alternatively, ask the paralegal or...

Appealing a judge's decision in divorce

You need to be very leery of any attorney who makes you promises, especially regarding something as discretionary as alimony. If you feel like...

Child support question, the father of my daughter was order to pay child support, but never did pay, he recently started

Even when the child turns 18, he is still liable for any child support arrearage. You can file a motion to show cause (contempt) or contact the...