If I owe child support arrears to my X can I ask the judge to have my X pay me child support in a new petition?

Child support is considered owed as a judgment once it’s due. So if there is an existing order in place obligating you to pay child support, you...

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How can i legally change my children's names?

You will have to file a petition to change the child’s name, and serve him with notice. You will have to get his consent on the name change,...

Is it legally alright for my 11 year old sons bedroom to not have a door?

On the surface, there certainly are not any laws that would specifically prohibiting you from removing the door. However, as it seems DCFS is...

I am divorced, with 3 children. Ex is refusing to let me see my kids. I am current on child support, but she refuses to let me

Without a court order stating otherwise, he is obligated to follow parent time as stated in the divorce decree. If he will not comply, you will...

The court put a protective order On me the so-called victim keeps Knocking on my door what can I do

Typically you must wait 2 years to ask for a protective order to be dismissed. However, you can ask that a protective order be dismissed within 2...

What happens to the retirement funds I was awarded from my wife in our divorce if she dies before she collects her retirement ?

I guess your question seems to be, is there any risk of your share of the retirement funds being distributed to her heirs in the case of death. As...

If I got married in nevada but both parties live and have lived in utah, what court will our annulment go through?

You may file for divorce/annulment where ever either of you are living. In Utah, you may file as long as you have lived her for three months...

If you would like to get married, and your boyfriend is concerned about the post-marriage implications of your debt, you could also address the...

How can I modify or amend my divorce decree to include extraordinary expenses for children?

Braces should fall under medical expenses that are required to be split evenly by the parties. You wouldn’t need to modify your decree, you would...

The full faith and credit clause of the constitution requires all states to recognize valid marriages entered into in other states, unless it would...