17 year old is refusing to go back to her fathers,we have joint physical and legal custody,primary home is her dads.

Unless you have PROOF that the reason why she doesn't want to return home is due to some kind of serious event, like abuse, your course of action...

If you didn't avail yourself of the automatic recusal when the judge was first assigned to your case, then the ONLY way it will happen now is if...

I lost my full time job and am now working part time- how can I get my child support increased?

You probably can't. First, it depends on how much you were making before you lost your job - if it was 150% of minimum wage or less, then you...

You're actually talking about 2 separate, but related, issues. First, does the decree say that it is HIS responsibility, at HIS cost, to prepare...

How can I financially get out of my house?

You've actually got 2 separate, but connected, issues. In your divorce, you can certainly obtain a provision awarding your husband the house and...

Bad checks

Usually not - the fines, etc. are typically statutory in nature. Also, the local district attorney's office isn't going to waste a lot of time...

I live in Los Angeles and have a collection agency leaving messages saying that they will pursue fraud charges if i don' contact

This is a typical strong-arm tactic used by collection agencies. No, they cannot "charge" you with anything. They could, theoretically, contact...

I am seeking to have my Parent Plus loan forgiven by way of Total Permanent Disability discharge. Is it possible for me?

I'd say it's highly unlikely you'll receive a discharge of your SL liability. This is because the standard is much, much higher than you realize. ...

How do I answer the question "debts be paid" on the court form for divorce if I filed for individual bankruptcy 2 years ago?

There is a problem here as it relates to divorce and bankruptcy. Because you filed bankruptcy 2 years ago, the debts you had at that time were...

If I was awarded back arrears from a judge, Can I put a judgment against her for the arrears in small claims court

No. Child support arrears in MN are typically collected through the 20% add-on to the current support order. You could ask the judge for a civil...