After child support order is signed off on in a decree, what is the period of time that must lapse before it can be reviewed?

The short answer is 3 years or anytime after a material change in the income of one of the parties. Normally, "no child support" implies a...

Yes, you should sue. You should sue the driver, the gardening company and the insurance company. If the gardening company knew his driver did not...

Will I be required to pay alimony if my wife loses her job during a divorce?

Ms. Whitbeck is, as usual, correct. I will add that the courts here in Southern Nevada tend to view discharge due to misconduct as a form of...

I was in a car accident a week ago. What can I do to make the insurance pay for my rental until I replace my vehicle?

The short answer to the question "how to make the insurance company pay" is: hire a lawyer. The system is set up to make it hard for victims of...

The reality is that parents, though sometimes reckless and inappropriate, are not likely to be deemed "unfit" by a court unless CPS removes the...

If a judge denied a joint petition in May 2013, should this case keep me from moving out of state with my child?

Ms. Whitbeck is correct. You will have to obtain permission from the court to relocate if your case is open, and relocation cases are often the...

Is it true that I can get arrested for parental kidnapping?

Ms. Roberts is correct. Jurisdiction over children is an area of law often misunderstood, even by lawyers. It is not particularly complex, though...

Child Support?

Mr. Parry is exactly right. Though there is no court order to support your children, it will look poorly on you if they rely on your support and...

Ms Whitbeck is right. The case is probably closed for lack of prosecution. The easiest way to know for sure is to call the court and ask. Or you...

Is my marriage not valid if my husband's divorce set aside?

My colleagues are correct. Because your husband has remarried, the court is not likely to set aside the divorce due to the substantial collateral...