We have half our old income and owe nearly 2 years worth of our old income level in credit cards, etc. and have a foreclosure

Chapter 7 may be the best option for you. But in order to answer that question, you need to speak with a bankruptcy lawyer. There are a lot of...

Family law

Your ex-wife can only obtain increased child support from the date she files a petition to modify child support. Once she files a petition, she...

If the father signs the birth certificate but has been in and out the childs life do i still have sole custody?

Was he ever determined to be the father pursuant to a court order? Did he sign the voluntary acknowledgment of paternity? If you've already gone...

I want to get my son. My name is on the birth certificate. His mother is dead. Can this be done with legal problems?

Does the maternal grandmother have guardianship? What were you in jail for? Were you ever declared to be the father in a court of law? These are...

My x-wife and I have joint custody of two children and I have sole custody of one child. How is child support figured?

File a Petition to Modify child support as soon as possible. Support will only be modified retroactive to the date you file your petition. The...

I just received a letter from HFS stating that I am required to come to court because they are seeking to lower my child support

The non custodial parent may have filed a petition for modification in support based on his retirement. You should have received notice of this...

Yes you can, not right away but eventually you might lose custody. You need to talk to a lawyer and also think about why are dating this man when...

Family Counseling

Unfortunately, you can't force someone to go to counseling. The judge may order the parties to mediation, which often happens in divorce cases. ...

I am trying to settle with Capital One for a debt of about $5500.If I file bankruptcy can they take my paid car worth about $6K?

There are other exemptions you can take besides the $2400 motor vehicle exemption. You need to meet with a bankruptcy attorney and discuss how to...

Does the non custodial parent have to pay for the custodials parents lawyer in a child support case?

Not necessarily, but you can petition the court for attorney's fees.