How to get divorced when husband is out of country, but wont give custody to wife?

If you know where he is then get him served and you can go forward. If you do not know where he is then you can do service by publication. You have...

Will the state collect past due child support that is owed to me?

If you have a case open through DCSS then you need to let them know immediately that he has money coming from the estate. they can, in some cases,...

I had a hearing for temporary orders. The minutes say "Request for order held." Does that mean the orders are in effect as of

You have not provided enough information to answer the question. Normally, however, the orders would be in effect as of that date. If there are any...

The derivative benefit will be considered so long as the custodial parent is the person receiving the checks. if the benefit is more than what...

Is it possible to get full legal and physical custady of my daughter based on her dad being an illegal immagrant

The fact that he is undocumented will not affect custody. He can't remove her from the U.S. without your permission. What will affect it if he has...

Can my son's mother go back on an agreement we had, that would change physical custody with my son being with me more time?

It is certainly possible that the court will enforce your agreement but it would depend on whether it is in the child's best interest. She may come...

My daughter lives in Nevada, she is not married and has two kids under 5 years old. Can she move to California?

She can move but if he files something in Nevada before California has jurisdiction, she will have to go back to Nevada to defend herself. They...

I have sole physical and joint legal but ex is hostile. How do we determine school for 5 year old?

Most orders say consult and confer but not necessarily agree. Look closely at your order. If it says consult and confer, then put the child in the...

What is the quickest option to get some type of guardianship of a 17yr. Old relative??

Your other option is a caregiver affidavit. The housing authority may not accept this either but it is far easier and cheaper than a guardianship...

I was served with papers to modify visitation from 70/30 to 50/50.

Most custody plans contain a provision that discusses moving. Also, if you have joint legal custody you may not just change the school without...