Does contempt of child support consist of jail time?

It is impossible to say how much time you could spend in jail for a contempt action because it depends on the facts of the case and the ruling of...

If I settle before court and sign an agreement with my ex and give him primary custody. Is the agreement permanent?

Also, remarriage in and of itself does not constitute a material change of circumstances. Let me know if you need further assistance.

My ex husband wants me to sign some documents about our old house which I still live in saying that we weren't going to sell it.

You need to bring a copy of the document to an attorney's office. Usually, an attorney will read it for you and give you legal advice for a small...

Do paternal grandparents have visitation rights if the Dad, 8 month old, 2 yr old lived with us 3 yrs, took care of , supported?

Also, you need to be aware that if your son files for a stepparent adoption, and it is granted by the court, that may terminate all of your...

Can my 13 year boy decide for both parents to have joint custody?

You can hire an attorney to draft an Agreed Order to Change Custody and both you and his mother can sign it. It is likely the Judge would approve...

One attorney can draft the legal documents, but that attorney will only represent the husband or the wife, not both. It would be an ethics...

If the attorney ad litem in my child's custody cause asks to be recused, will the judge typically grant that?

You need to consult an attorney regarding representing you in this matter. You will need to give your attorney a copy of all the documents filed...

What are the first steps into getting emancipated at 17?

You need to contact an attorney and give your attorney proof that you are able to support yourself financially. Paycheck stubs, tax forms, are...

Do the parents need an attorney to change the last name on a birth certificate of their first child?

If the child has lived in Arkansas for more than six months, then Arkansas would have jurisdiction over this matter unless another court has...

We signed our rights away voluntary to our attorney and she said if we did then our case will be close. how do we find out?

You need to hire a private attorney for a legal consultation. Your post is unclear. Is there a Juvenile Dependency Neglect case open against your...