My ex husband filed contempt on me from an old, temporary order. What do I file to dismiss because it's an old order?

If it is an older order, the court will be able to see that from their file. You could file a motion to dismiss his request before the hearing or...

The court will consider the wishes of a child more after the age of 14 but you are still considered a minor subject to the jurisdiction of the...

How can I terminate my rights to a child that I can never see?

Indiana will not leave a child without a parent by terminating your rights unless someone else is ready to step in and adopt the child. You have...

My ex wife moved from IL to IN with my kids without a court order. Lots of questions.

It sounds like Indiana would be an appropriate venue for these matters. However, the Illinois case would need moved to Indiana rather than just...

Attorneys have ethical obligations that prevent delaying hearings without cause. Your attorney will know whether the other attorney is violating...

Child support is a right of the child and cannot be waived by a parent. However, many courts will approve agreements that there is not an...

To be legally adopted as an adult by my stepfather, does my biological father have to give up his parental rights?

You do not need the consent of a biological parent for you to be adopted once you are an adult. However, you are also no longer entitled to...

As in, the court issued the ruling from the bench and asked the other side to submit an order? If that is the case, the order is in effect as of...

Your total arrearage amount will not change once it has been determined by the court. However, there could be a modification in the pay schedule. ...

Why am I being taken back to court to modify support when the child has been emancipated?

The amount of the total arrears due will stay the same if the amount has been determined. If it was open ended, the court may still need to...