What am I able to do ?

Unfortunately, there's not a lot of legal guidance on these situations, so most judges say "do what makes the most sense." If the understanding...

How will the judicial election effect my custody case, my judges term is up?

The judges are elected officials, so when one leaves office, another takes their place. If your trial is occurring after the election, and if your...

Ms. Whitbeck is right. You need to get permission from your ex, or the court if the ex refuses, to relocate with the child. And that must come...

What do I do if I was improperly served?

Ms. Whitbeck is right. Any person over 18 who is not a party to the case may serve the papers. So the fact that she served them on you met the...

This is more of a Social Security question than a family law question, but I would imagine you can. At least you can report them to the Social...

If the judge ordered me to pay child support starting 9/1/20 but the court order want ready until 10/19/20 do I still owe?

Yes it's due, but as Ms. Roberts said, you can't be held in contempt for non-payment for payments due prior to entry of the order. But that...

How to respond to an ex parte emergency custody hearing??

You will want to hire a lawyer. These are never easy cases, but if there are mental health issues, you will need someone who knows how to set up...

What is the age of a child to decide which parent live with?

A child can decide for themselves once they reach the age of 18. Until then, they may have a voice, but not a choice, in that decision. If the...

It is hard to change from primary physical custody in one parent to primary in the other. You have to prove by clear and convincing evidence that...

Can they take it like that?

Welcome to government. They often don't get their records updated and interception orders revoked in time to avoid the IRS from intercepting tax...