How do I get out of a summons when you're on disability?

Being “judgment proof” won’t stop the creditor from obtaining the judgment it will only affect what avenues the creditor can use to collect.

Is it possible to give up an adopted child from my wife before/after a divorce?

No, you can’t just denounce the adoption and yes it will confer an obligation to provide child support if it is appropriate based on your incomes,...

I’m really sorry to hear about your situation and in a way, you’re right — you’re not alone. Unfortunately that doesn’t mean there’s necessarily a...

Why is stopping income withholding so difficult for someone who has followed all the rules?

I’m sorry to hear about your difficulties but we can’t speculate as to why something is unsuccessful without reviewing the record. The likeliest...

Do I have to visit my dad I’m 13 by the way but he’s emotionally abusive?

It sounds like there’s a parenting plan in place. If that’s the case, it’s a legally enforceable schedule. Your mom would need to consult with an...

My husband legally changed his name after our marriage. Do I file for the divorce with the new name or old one?

You use his current legal name. Although this might be too late to benefit you, it is possible to divorce someone who is incarcerated.

Divorce by default?

If the opposing party does not show up to ADR, she may be assessed a no show fee but it will not end the case. At this point, unless you two submit...

Can my daughters dad keep my daughter from me?

Technically, the answer is probably yes. Without court orders, he has no legal obligation to release the child to you. This presumes legal...

Living situation?

There's no default rule against this, but it is something the other parent could raise as a basis to try to modify parenting time. Some judges are...

Can the Court issue the decree from a response?

The court doesn’t do that, it would ask the parties to submit a consent decree if there was full agreement. By now you should’ve already requested...