Will I End Up On Support?

You can be ordered to pay child support even if you live out of town - all that would need to happen is for you to be served with a petition and...

If he was on bond and has not been to court for 4 months, whether he will be granted a new one will be up to the judge. He would be in jail until...

If I didn’t continue the name change process do I still have to pay the filing fee?

The filing fee is charged at the time of filing so it must be paid. Whether or not you would be able to amend your petition without paying an...

I was caught for shoplifting at walmart for $4.75? what happens next?

Theft under $100 is a Class C misdemeanor. If you are convicted it would be a penalty of up to $500 but no jail time. It would go on your record...

Is there equitable or legal relief for hypocrisy?

There is no independent relief for hypocrisy but it could arguably be relevant if properly utilized. However, would need to be tied in somehow to...

Will i be jailed at an arrearage confirmation hearing?

No, you can only be jailed for an enforcement as a result of a contempt finding. If this is a possibility, the judge would have read you your...

Can a criminal court judge extend a no contact order past the duration of a case against a child?

If you are granted deferred adjudication or straight probation, the judge can set the terms and this would ostensibly allow for such a condition. ...

Can I be evicted if I moved out years ago?

The question at the eviction hearing will be who has the superior right of possession. Regardless of who shows up, a default by a tenant or...

Child support question.

Every parent owes a duty of support to their child. Not having a job does not mean they do not have to pay child support - the amount can be set...

Can mom sign tmc over to grandparents if dad is incarcerated and cps has an ongoing case?

It's also unclear who has tmc and where placement of other child. All parties would need to agree to this unless the court orders it. These are...