When child support is ordered by a court, it is never necessary to "file a new case" to update the order. And, yes, using an agreement process to...

What do I do about a collection company that took 570 more than the judgement allowed on my wage garnishment?

Wage garnishments are managed by a deputy sheriff/clerk, and not directly by the collection agency. That clerk serves notice of the garnishment on...

Can my son's ex-girlfriend move their daughter to a new state if she marries another?

The answer depends entirely on existing court orders for custody of the child. When a father is not married to the mother of a child, the father...

What papers do I need to set up a hearing to strip my children's father of the rest of his rights?

"This is strictly in the best interest of my girls I am not doing this out of spite." It is rarely in the best interests of a child to have only...

What can i do to help my daughter receives social security benefits from her father?

If your ex husband had an average or better work history, he may have earned dependent disability benefits on his work record. Whether Social...

How often is a ex parte ordered signed in idaho?

Most respectfully, your understanding of how the law and legal procedure of child custody work. Judges are most reluctant to ever grant orders on...

Can I change my son's last name to both mine and his father's last name?

Your right to change the child's name is not unlimited. Idaho law requires you to provide notice of the proposed change to the father, and he has...

What are the chances of termination of parental rights and step parent adoption?

Here on this public forum volunteer attorneys can offer general information about the law and legal procedure based on the facts disclosed. One...

My child's father has now missed 4 visitations and I am expecting him to miss more out of pure laziness. What can I do?

While missed custodial time is regrettable, it is a right and not an obligation. The court will not force him to exercise that right. The day may...

Are there any attorneys out there serious enough to make an everlasting imprint in their legacy of advocating justice federally?

Here on the Avvo Q&A selfless volunteer attorneys provide general information about the law and legal procedure. Attorney recruitment and client...