My ex was ordered to pay my attorneys fees roughly $5000 in the divorce decree. How do I go about getting this money?
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Answered on February 06, 2019
You'll need a collections attorney who can help you garnish your ex's wages or seize non-exempt property, like funds in a bank account.
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Am I required to pay my ex anything above the court ordered child support and uninsured medial and dental expenses?
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Answered on February 06, 2019
If your order is silent to extracurricular activities, no- you have no obligation to pay. Normally the decree will provide a split for agreed upon...
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What do I need to file after I place an order of protection on my sons father if we share custody through the courts
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Answered on February 06, 2019
You'd need to file in your family court case. If your child isn't protected by the order of protection, you'll need to obtain expedited temporary...
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Can I retain sole legal/physical custody if he wants to change a voluntary agreement years later?
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Answered on February 05, 2019
Was the agreement adopted as a court order? It is possible for your current arrangement to be affirmed. But we can’t guess whether it will be, that...
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Can I have my ex pay child support and the awarded attorney fees from our case?
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Answered on February 05, 2019
Yes, you can enforce the attorney’s fees. If you were awarded a judgment, you may want to consider garnishing his wages to collect.
If he’s not...
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Can I submit exhibits electronically?
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Answered on February 05, 2019
Generally, yes, but the opposing party could demand a paper copy. Whether or not you'd be forced to provide physical copies probably depends on the...
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I am married can I move with my child out of state to better their life with out the fathers consent?
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Answered on February 04, 2019
We can’t guess based on the information you provided. But generally speaking, if paternity has been established, there needs to be compelling...
What do you do when a defendant fails to mail you the initial disclosures?
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Answered on February 04, 2019
You have an obligation to personally consult with the opposing party—by telephone or by physical meeting—before you can compel disclosures. It’s...
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Is this emotional abuse of a child? Is this something I should file over?
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Answered on February 04, 2019
Unfortunately, it’s impossible to say. If the threats of self harm are credible, there’s a strong case for emergency temporary orders. But if you...
May I use diary entries as evidence..?
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Answered on February 04, 2019
There certainly is an expectation of privacy when it comes to diaries but that must be balanced against the court's paramount responsibility to...
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