How do I get a modification for child support in Buchanan County? (St. Joseph) my order is for $248 but they take $360 . Help.I

You have to file a motion with the court indicating a change of circumstances that requires the modification. It looks like you have an arrearage...

Is signing over rights an option?

A parent cannot just sign over rights, unless perhaps the mother is pursuing a step-parent adoption by her now husband, then your fiancée could...

What do I need to do to get assistance when my husband left?

A legal separation would not end up as a divorce, but could get you the orders you need for spousal maintenance and child support. You might also...

My checks are getting garnished & I'm making $0.00 dollars. If I sign my rights away, do I still have to pay child support?

You may have to file a motion for modification of the child support amounts, to get a new payment amount on one or both. I agree with the other...

How do I get legal help with getting child support 17,000 in arrears paid fron non-custodial parent without money for a attorney

Since your son is now emancipated (if he's not attending college) I don't think the prosecuting attorney's office for the county will assist with a...

How much time do courts usually grant the father for visitation ?

You should see an attorney and get a paternity/custody action going soon, so there is a legal court order to follow regarding custody and parenting...

Can I lose sole legal or physical custody?

Dad must show there's a good reason to change the custody and parenting plan. Courts don't often like to split up siblings, but they look at many...

Visitation transportation responsibility?

If you have an attorney already you should speak with them right away about filing a motion asking the court to direct your husband to return the...

Talk to an attorney about trying to modify your existing custody judgment and parenting plan, citing her actions. In many plans, there are dispute...

You have to follow the terms of the court order until you get a new/different order. You may need to modify the old judgment. You should see an...