Why should I pay child support when my rights are being violated? Can I have ex wife thrown in jail?

In Indiana, child support and visitation (also called parenting time) are two very separate and distinct issues. Even if your ex-wife violates a...

Does Indiana jail people for child support anymore?

Technically, no one ever went to jail for not paying child support. People went to jail for contempt of court, for willfully and deliberately...

Do I need a child custody attorney

Although this is a civil matter, if this happens again, go to the police station with your legal papers. Some police departments may send an...

Does the court have the ability to over ride an existing divorce decree concerning tax exemptions?

You must file a petition formally asking the Court to modify the portion of your child support order dealing with the tax exemptions. The Court...

My divorce isn't final yet. Is my husband allowed to claim our son on his taxes? The baby lives with me.

First, you must consult your provisional, preliminary or temporary order. (This order is titled differently in different parts of the state). ...

How do I build my case and confront the court and judge regarding reducing/ abolish parenting time for the noncustodial parent?

The children do not get to decide whether or not to visit when there is a court order. You make the children go to school when they don't want to...

If you were ordered to appear in court and you missed the court hearing, the court has the power to issue a bench warrant for your arrest. Some...

When can I file for a modification of child support

Pursuant to Ind. Code 31-16-8-1, child support can be modified whenever there is either: 1) a substantial and continuing change of circumstances...

Divorce wanted. US citizen married in Mex. to Mexican citizen. He lives there, I travel full time so no permanent residence.

Everyone has a residence. Although you may not sleep there every night, if you use your mother's address on your passport, on your driver's...

My mom has full custody of me because my dad lives in maine.

You did not give your age in your question, so I will assume you are either under 18 or still in high school. If your Mom has physical custody of...