I just wrote a blog on this issue last week at our web site. Jurisdiction is established where you are living, not where you are married. The...

Is this child abandonment?

If he isn’t paying support or providing the court required insurance, file a motion for contempt.

Should I continue to pay child support without an order?

You have no legal obligation to pay child support until you are legally adjudicated to be the child’s biological father. I would also request DNA...

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What will a judge decide

Parties often argue about doing a reconciliation of expenses during their marriage, but courts rarely engage in the exercise or go back...

What if husband is now my ex and he amended a past tax return would I need to sign this amended tax form?

You can go from filing separate but married to joint, but not from joint, to separate but married. If you filed a joint income tax return together...

Does forfeited from paying child support mean I dont have to pay it?

If you are employed, the support payments come out of your check; if self employed, you have to send the payments in monthly or in the manner that...

If you have shared placement of the children, both of your incomes are considered along with the percentage of time you are allocated. Presumably...

What can I do about child's bio dad being $16,000 behind in child support?

You need to be persistent in continuing to file contempt motions against him to collect the child support that is due. You can also contact your...

Would i have to pay arrears child support even if the Significant other is now dead and I have %100 custody?

I’m not completely sure of the answer here but my guess is the arrears survive her death, much like arrears survive the children turning 18. In...

Can I get a used car loan in my individual name to prepare for divorce?

I don’t see why you can’t purchase a used car and take out a loan; understand the lender may require your spouse’s approval and/or provide notice...