What or when was I actually divorced? Was I "officially divorced" on the file date or judgment date?

It's usually the judgment date, but you should have an attorney look at this to tell you for sure if it has any consequence to you.

Can the Child support amount be reviewed before the divorce decree has been finalized?

What does "he is filing" mean? Does that mean he already has filed one, or does it mean he's threatening to? A motion to review at this point is...

If I signed the waiver and the answer which one will be honored at the final decree hearing?

First, it's illegal for the clerks to advise you about what to fill out. But if you signed a waiver and answer, the answer is the answer, and the...

In a final decree hearing can the petitioner request anything from the respondent that was not in the original divorce petition?

The fact that you're asking this question highly concerns me. The fact that you're suffering through and punishing yourself through a final...

Child support~ I got divorced from my ex wife in TX. I pay her every month as agreed upon in our divorce decree. I moved to IL

Depending on the age of your son, you may be able to make a change. Also, if you have had another child in the mean time, then the child support...

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As the respondent, may I submit the final decree of divorce?

Yes, you may submit it, but you have to submit the one that has both of your signatures on it. Or you can schedule a hearing and proceed through...

If a 14 year old child of divorced parents decides to split time with both parents (50/50), who pays child support?

Here are some (but there are usually more options) possibilities with 50/50 time: (1) neither parent would pay child support; (2) Since you make...

Right now, both of you have equal rights with this child. It just appears that he might not realize that, but if he were to pick up the child from...

I need expertise in dealing with vindictive ex-wife - multi state custody issues - Divorce/ Custody in TX, dad in PA, mom in FL

We are not allowed to recommend ourselves on AVVO, but let me give you a quick assessment of this situation. Your issue is URGENT. We see this...

My 20 year old grand daughter needs pro bono (or accept payments) lawyer.

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