Can a written contract supersede state mandated child support?

Attorney Goldstein has the right answer here. Here, parents run into big problems--no matter how well intentioned. The contract often leaves...

Childcare expenses: I now work farther away and leave for work before I can bring my kids to school. Ex refuses to split cost.

I agree with Attorney Goldstein. There are judges who will expect that the parents will use their best efforts to work out any dispute about...

ProveUp

I agree with counsel. One task that might be accomplished, that would be in your sister's best interests, it it hasn't been done already, is to...

My husband filed for divorce citing physical and mental cruelty. How do I reconcile?

The grounds of "mental and physical cruelty" are commonplace and appear in many divorce petitions where "no fault" is unavailable due to the...

Hello, I'm wondering what the process is in converting a legal separation to a dissolution of marriage.

If both parties have appeared in the original case, and both parties have attorneys, then the exchange will be fairly routine pursuant to the Order...

Selected as the best answer

My ex has currently closed a support case against me, What does this truley mean?

Your question also contains a few other ambiguous references: Your "ex" could mean either an ex-wife or an ex-girlfriend--presumably the...

Selected as the best answer

Am I as a mother, allowed to leave the state leaving my boys with their father, without it being child abandonment?

I agree with Attorney Goldstein. There are a few assumptions and missing facts connected with your question: You and the father of the...

Father looking for Legal advice on child support! Please help!! I do want to provide support but she is irresponsible with money

I agree with Attorney Goldstein. There are other matters that you should discuss with the attorney that you eventually retain such as how to...

Adopting a child (non-relative) of a family friend from the Philippines to the US.

I agree with Attorney Goldstein. Also, what about the rights of the father of the child? Does he also consent to the termination of his...

What steps should I take to see my 32 year old paraplegic son in the hospital when his mother/guardian is allowing no visitors?

I agree with the other answers that were given. Your family is faced with the difficult situation as to the best future care of the son,...

Selected as the best answer