What do I do if I opened a child support case and received the court date and the evening before got served?

It is hard for an attorney on this forum to offer insightful help without being able to review the documents you are referring to. It seems as if...

Can I sue my divorce attorney if the broke the contract?

There are legal remedies to avoid the effect of court orders you believe were entered in error. Generally, a motion to vacate the default filed...

If a child was born and no father on the birth certificate how can the step father get legal custody

You have referenced two different legal processes. If you just want to change the child's name to the surname of your spouse, you can undertake an...

My ex-wife is not participating in our custody or dissolution of marriage she lost her lawyer. How would I file for default?

This seems to be a repeat question. While most attorneys are happy offer general information, we just can't teach you how to be lawyer. If you...

I have been served a divorce summons

It is recommended that you have a consultation with an attorney who practices in the county where the litigation is pending. Many attorneys offer...

A QDRO may still be submitted, however, there be limitations on her ability to secure the full extent of benefits awarded her in the judgment, as...

How do I file for divorce if my spouse and I were married in NC, but now reside in IL?

If you both live in Illinois, Illinois is the proper state to file in. It should be filed in the county of residence of at least one party. As...

Will child support go up when I retire and am receiving my pension/have a new job even if we agreed on a set amount of CS?

North Carolina will retain jurisdiction of your case unless/until there is an application made to transfer the jurisdiction to Georgia, or she...

Do it yourself Divorce

As long you meet the residency and grounds requirements for divorce in your jurisdiction, you follow all applicable rules of procedure, and the...

How do I get visitation

You can file a petition with the Court that entered the custody orders to modify the parenting provisions, generally upon a showing of a...