Child support incurs interest at 12%, compounded monthly, for each payment when due and not paid. You can construct a spreadsheet to calculate...

In Colorado, a child emancipates at 19 for purposes of child support. However, at 18, he is an adult in the eyes of the law and can live where he...

I need to know what to do about a divorce situation

File for divorce regarding the 1976 marriage.

How can I adopt my stepson when the bio-dad was unaware of the child being his for the first 7 months of his life?

You absolutely need to talk to a family law attorney. There is no way to give you proper counsel in a quick response online. I would say that...

What forms do I Need for my son, who will be staying in Jersey with my mom for the summer?

A power of attorney (POA) should do just fine. You can likely find forms on the internet. It can allow your mom to do anything you could, with...

Divorce

It sounds as though you are leaving a traumatic and violent relationship. It is time to start looking out for yourself and protecting your rights....

Which document takes precedence: dissolution of marriage or legal separation?

Neither filing necessarily takes precedent over the other. If a party wants a dissolution versus a legal separation, the court is going to enter a...

The Court will generally suppress financial information and items identifying children. This just means that not anyone can go and access your...

Is there legal action I can take against someone purposefully not serving me court papers?

You need to file a motion right away regarding the missed hearings and or pleadings. Sign it and have it notarized like an affidavit. Make sure...

How can I make my ex husband pay the court ordered settlement when we cant find him? I have hired a PI but still nothing.

I agree with the others: if you can't find him, or better yet his assets, then there is not much you can do. If you had a skip trace done, he...