It sounds like the arrears were entered as a judgment. When you have any kind of civil money judgment, it’s your responsibility to collect. There...

For the car seat, you theoretically could sue if you cab prove you purchased it. But for the financial assistance you provided to your daughter, no...

My colleague explained hearsay well. I’d only add a couple of pieces of information specific to family court: The first is that hearsay isn’t...

No, but unless there’s a child custody order to the contrary, you can enroll your child in a different school.

Yes, if he’s on title his creditors could collect against the property.

You can certainly try it this way, but the decree changed your name by operation of law. If you want to change it back, you may need to go through...

If the court didn’t impose a date by which you need to receive your share, you may need to ask for clarification. But once a party has violated a...

You’ll have to consult privately with attorneys to obtain that information. Most family lawyers offer free initial consultations. Good luck.

It’s up to the judge, but if you explain why you need a continuance, it should be granted.

It means the petition was dismissed either because the petitioner failed to file an affidavit of service or the parties failed to take action...