What to do if my ex keeps violating the custody order?

Where does the order provide for the location of the custody exchange? If the order is the exchanges are supposed to be at the other parent's home,...

Can I take her to court for not letting the kids call me? I haven't heard from them in two weeks and have proof.

Depending on what relief you are seeking. If you file a contempt, she could go to Jail if she is found in contempt thereof. If you file for a...

As a stepparent, do I have to pay child support?

No. Presently "new spouse" income is not includable for purposes of child support calculation/determination.

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Can CPS prevent us from moving when it was already planned? The investigation is going on, but as planned we sent our son to NY

CPS does not exist, DCFS does exist. Yes, it could impact the investigation if the child is unavailable or if taken out of the State. The...

How do I get child support switched around to come to me instead of me paying out now that I live in a different state?

Unless there is a signed stipulation and Order, one needs to file in the State with jurisdiction which is where the Order was generated, unless the...

Do i need a post nuptial agreement? i have a daughter from previous relationship & now just got married to a different man.

unless you would agree to equal division of the community's interest in the assets, a post nuptial agreement is advisable. As for the house, even...

Do I need a family lawyer?

If one's mental illness makes them a threat to the safety of the children, one can request a restraining order and seek protection for the children.

About child support for my 3 adult children ages 45, 43, 41. What is the statue of limitations to pursue their absent father?

Assuming a valid child support order exists, there is no statute of limitations and because his employer is known, it should not be difficult to...

Failure to comply twice for co-parenting classes and refusal to pay for PPA1 resulted in cancellation, any consequences?

The penalty or sanction could be consequences to his custodial timeshare, but if the purpose of the parenting plan assessment was to investigate...

It is the knowing breach of a court order. Many ramifications exist including financial sanctions, contempt and the award of any assets wrongfully...