Arrears/college

Unless you stipulated and the Judgment requires you to pay (or share) your daughter's college expenses, you have no obligation to pay your...

How do we go about property division without divorce being filed?

File a divorce case and have it served on your husband by somebody other than you over the age of 18. You can get free assistance regarding your...

Do I have to pay child support when I just now found out that I'm the biological father to a five-year old?

If she seeks child support and obtains an order for child support, you will have to pay child support. This is a good time for you to determine...

How can NCP compel family counselling with CP and children. No DV.

You have a fair chance on an RFO if you can adequately demonstrate to the Court that this conduct is harmful to the children.

When is the financial disclosure due in response to child support hearing?

Yes, he should have filed and served his Responsive Declaration and his Income and Expense Declaration at least 9 court days prior to the hearing. ...

What is the difference between the declaration for default section in my judgment paperwork as apposed to the actual judgment?

The Judgment is the operative document. From what you state, it sounds as though its custody/visitation terms were set forth by agreement, or were...

I have been married 30 yrs

Are you separated, or still living together. Do you want to divorce him? If so, go to your local Superior Court's self-help clinic to request...

Extended lack of contact and lack of support are grounds for terminating parental rights in an adoption case. Your fiancé would likely be allowed...

I won't be taking stand to defend myself. Can I file papers 2 days ahead of trial as written defense?

Your live testimony is required - you can't testify in writing, so prepare your testimony and prepare for cross-examination. You would be wise to...

How do I get a copy of my filed proof of service?

It will cost you 57 cents per page at the Family Law Clerk's office (if it is still available there).