What happens if I don't fulfill a court order no fault of my own?

I would definitely take a class without his participation if he refuses to do so. Additionally, take all of your communication where you have...

Ex has substance abuse problem but wants unsupervised visitation?

If he currently has supervised visitation and it is clear his substance abuse problem is ongoing, yes, the court will most likely order him to...

How do I fill out fl-170 item 8?

If you are asking that the Court reserve for the support payment to you, then you simply put your name down (or whatever party you are...

When I got a divorce settlement from my exhusband, I was told that I would have lifetime support of $850 monthly?

Despite the specific language, once the supported party re-marries, by Family Code, the support payment stops.

I’m not married and going through a separation with a 1 year old and a newborn, how do I file for child support ASAP?

You will need to file a Petition to Establish a Custodial Relationship (FL-200), a Venue Declaration (D-046), Summons (FL-210), and UCCJEA...

MMy ex has violated court mandated visitation orders nine times and refuses to show. We share joint custody. What can I do?

You can ask for a domestic violence restraining order protecting both yourself and your children. As far as the visitation, you can move to the...

Is he allowed then to just come and pick them up when he wants?

It depends on what your court papers say. If it us "upon mutual agreement" then no, he cannot show up and just take the children. If you would like...

Spousal Support

Ask for retroactivity to the date the request was filed. This will be the date the RFO was filed (not the Petition) unless they were filed at the...

You would need to have a RFO that specifically requests support so it is properly before the Court. As your hearing is 5/1, it is too late to amend...

If I move out of my parents house and move somewhere else on the same state how can I get served paternity papers?

most likely he will ask family and friends where your new location is. You can be served anywhere, so at your work, and any place in public. Some...