I sued my roommate for unpaid rent; won my case. Now I am garnishing his wages, but I am not receiving the 25%. How can that be?

Creditors can only garnish non-exempt earnings. The exempted monies likely account for the difference, though you may want to discuss your...

How to change child support income withholding order

Your fact pattern is a little bit ambiguous. When you say the judge denied her request for back support without prejudice, that implies that there...

Generally speaking, an order of protection *can* be a statutory basis to terminate the victim's lease obligations. If the child is in common...

If if a lien was placed for back support and the mother agrees to release the lien does that absolve the back debt?

Lien release does not independently forgive the underlying debt.

Is a verbal rent agreement stand in a small claims court?

Oral contracts are enforceable if they can be proven. Of course, that's the plaintiff's burden.

Question if my roommate left owing me $6,500 she put it in bankruptcy I become a creditor right?

While my colleagues are correct, there's another issue I didn't see addressed. If she didn't include you in a notice to creditors, her debt with...

Can my ex have his arrears waived if I dont agree?

It is a "real" defense, but that doesn't mean it will prevail. Given the significance of the amount in controversy, you should consider hiring an...

Will the courts allow me to terminate my parental rights if both parent agree.

It is possible to voluntarily relinquish parental rights, but it is a complicated endeavor. You'll want a juvenile attorney, not a family...

How do we find the best pro bono attorney for a infant child custody case that involves the father killing the mother.?

I'm very sorry to hear about this situation. My sincerest condolences. I don't know of any pro bono family law attorneys, but if the case can...

How can I stop the custodial parent from doing what ever he wants regarding the child if I don't approve of it?

Whenever a party violates a court order, the aggrieved party (you) can petition the court to enforce the provision(s) violated. You may want to...