Divorce - husband filed for divorce. I have not been legally served yet. We have an oral agreement about custody and assets.

Ms Summerville is correct about getting agreements in writing, starting with his agreement not to take your "Default" without notice. Along with...

Not complying with the order will count as a negative test. It doesn't matter if you think it made sense once it was ordered, you needed to...

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How do I inform someone of an ex parte if a criminal protective order is in place?

Service of court documents is generally an exception to restraining orders, but why open that door if you don't have to. He may use it as an excuse...

What should the NCP do when the CP does not bring children for court ordered visitation ?

You can also file a police report each time. Many departments will allow you to fill out a report at the station, and they may attempt to contact...

I've just been notified by child support enforcement in another state that I have to take a paternity test.

To get an answer from an attorney in the state where the case is please re-post and change your location. In general, nothing happens in court...

My X agreed to pay the last year on my car. Because I remarried he says I have to pay him back now.

As far as the back payments, unless your Judgment or Marital Settlement Agreement says otherwise the person who keeps an asset also takes the debt....

Next steps for visitation order violation?

If your court order is specific, then you are better off using or threatening to use the police to enforce it. Contempt is the only other way, and...

My wife and i are moving from California to another st. My step daughters non biological father (he's on her birth cert) is...

You haven't provided enough information to give you a solid answer, you really need to meet with a local attorney. so they can review everything....

What can I do if my ex is planning on violating one of the terms in the marital agreement in the divorce papers?

You may have several options for enforcement of the provision in the MSA, including contempt or perhaps a motion to enforce the agreement. If you...

Can a court calculate my income if my fiance and I aren't married? we do have two children

The court is not supposed to count your income in this fashion. However, there are conflicting appeals court decisions about the issue. It doesn't...