If my boyfriend doesn't owe back child support and pays his monthly support, but is getting a settlement will they garnish

If your boyfriend is current in all his obligation, I do not believe there are any grounds to garnish the settlement. If any arrearages are owed...

Normally the courts want to see physical separation of the parties when establishing a date of separation. If the two of you are going to resolve...

No. If there is no child in danger it is very unlikely CPS will open a case or send an investigator out to the house. You need to either hire an...

Do I need to hire a lawyer

it is very unlikely he will get joint physical custody under the fact scenario you described. Does the 4 year old even know who he is after not...

Should we file a response saying we agree with the IWO with the exception of the amount?

You should retain an attorney to assist you in this matter. They should not be taking more that the actual arrearages owed. The State...

As a step parent do I have the legal right to request my step child's attendance, grades, discipline records, etc from theschool

I agree with Mr. Burns. You really do not have any rights, but you may be able to negotiate with the mother to obtain some rights.

I am seeking legal advise as to how I should proceed and what options are available, if any.

You need to appear and testify as to what occurred. The fact that he knocked you to the ground and was holding you down constitutes domestic...

The $100.00 per month payment on the arrears is within the Judges discretion. Since support was increased $1,000 already, plus the $100.00 on the...

Can a renewal for a restraining order be brought before the court before the three months before expiring timeline?

Not under the facts you have presented. Now that he has been served he has the right to oppose the restraining order at the hearing. Since the...

2 failed supervision centers, and now I am to re register with another center for our 3 year old so her father can have visits?

You need to follow the court order. If you are to select the center and register you should select another one. If it is up to the father, let...