CEJ question?

First thing's first - has there ever been a custody case filed in any state? If so, refer to the custody order to see if mother was/is required to...

Ordered to pay child support but cannot see child who lives in Alaska?

Yes, your child is too young to be flying repeatedly to/from Alaska. I have a case right now where client/father relocated to Virginia at the...

Can a Marital Settlement Agreement that does include the signature of the Parties and contains only the Judges signature be fin

The MSA signed by the Judge after two trials is the order. It doesn't matter that you and your ex didn't sign it. If trial(s) went forward, then...

When a domestic violence restraining order is set to expire, how do you renew it?

Yes, read DV-700. I am dealing with this issue now. A request for renewal needs to be filed PRIOR TO the expiration of the existing DVRO. Based...

Would a prenup protect me from his tax debt if we marry? Would it even be necessary?

I don't see it as being necessary if you get married. It would be his separate property debt because it was incurred by him prior to marriage. It...

I NEED TO FILE QDRO

First, have you tried contacting the retirement and pension entities? Sometimes they'll prepare the QDRO for you. If not, you'll need to pay an...

Why hasn't the court done much to make my children father pay child support ? what can I do ?

If he has child support arrears and his license is suspended, almost certainly any Commissioner will require him to enter into a payment plan in...

Final spousal support payment,was a lump sum . MSA states ex pays all taxes and can't deduct. ?

In other words, your SS is non-taxable to you and non-deductible for him. If it was a lump sum SS payment/buyout, hopefully the MSA stated that...

Excellent question. I love Family Code Section 4062 which covers mandatory and discretionary child support add-ons. I have represented lots of...

How can I claim the money from my ex husbands fidelity account?

First thing's first - you need a filed copy of your Judgment of dissolution of marriage (i.e., your divorce judgment). If you were both...