Child support

Generally speaking, child support is NOT modified retroactively, so if he was ordered to pay $160 per month and has done so, then your modification...

How do I go about adding an item to an already filed petition to pay back spousa. maintenance?

You can file an action to modify/enforce on these other items, and then file a separate motion asking the court to consider them at the January...

Does my child's father have a right to custody if he hasn;t paid child support or cared for the child?

Child support and parenting time/custody are completely separate rights and obligations. His failure to pay child support will not affect the...

If I now have custody of my son, how can I STOP child support?

You may be able to file a Request for Simplified Modification to terminate your child support obligation; however, the situation could become...

If she has already filed a Response, then you can only dismiss the case by agreement. If she has not filed a Response, you can file a Motion to...

My son's father is not working and has not paid child support in 1.5 yrs. His wife works.

If the father is currently ordered to pay support, then order remains in effect, even if he is unemployed, until one of you goes to court to modify...

My ex is behind in spousal payments. How and when can I legally file with the court for these missed payments?

Although there is not technically a "grace period," a support payment is not considered late until the last day of the month. You indicated that he...

When can I file for changes to the amount of child support I recieve?

If there has been a change in circumstances that results in an adjustment of the child support obligation of more than 15%, you can file a request...

What do I need to do to enforce this court order?

There may be a way to have the judge enter a more specific order for testing. For instance, a judge can order that he test at the conclusion of his...

How can my boyfriend "make" his ex let him speak to his children?

If the current orders provide for "reasonable telephone contact," he may be able to ask the court to enforce the orders. If the current orders do...