Does the state in which my divorce was granted maintain jurisdiction even after leaving the state?

Yes, jurisdiction remains with Massachusetts but you can ask the family court or the FOC in Ohio to register the Judgment in Ohio, the county where...

Can I get someone arrested with a ppo, have someone take pictures of my comings and goings and going through my mail

You should go to the courthouse and talk to the PPO counselor again. Explain what is going on. This behavior is usually seen as a violation of a...

Having Legally Separated in 2003, after 7 yrs does that automatically become a divorce?

NO , I agree with the others. You might go to the Underground Railroad for help if there was a history of abuse. Also search online or go to the...

When will my child support increase take effect?

The FOC must send a revised notice to your employer. Then your employer's payroll must revise your payroll deduction. All of that depends of the...

Child protective services

Mr. Cronkright has the best answer. Unless a family law attorney practices in the abuse neglect arena also, they will not know how to guide you...

My husband is threatening that if I request child support in a divorce, he will make our lives miserable.

I agree that you need an experience attorney. But also beware. He will do as he says EVEN IF YOU FIGURE SOME WAY AROUND WITH LESS MONEY FOR YOU. ...

Can I leave my house once I have graduated high school while I'm still 17?

While I agree with Matt, I believe that if you parents agree, you can leave at 17. The police will not come after you. To leave at that age though...

How is my son's father getting away with receiving returns on his taxes every year despite the $13,000 he owes in arrearages?

If you cannot afford an attorney, contact your county friend of the court immediately. You cannot just make a phone call you must call or write and...

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Is this enough to terminate his parental rights? Can my fiance adopt her even though we are not married?

I agree with Mr. Kronzek that a competent attorney may find a way to convince the bio father to agree. The courts want to be sure that your...

I need to "opt out" of FOC Services, how do I do this?

Call your county FOC office or look at Michigan Legal Help. Most likely you cannot do this. There are certain conditions that must be met under the...