I want to file for joint custody, how do I do so with out being possibly placed on child support?

You cannot file for joint custody and not have the possibility of being ordered to pay child support. Neither one is caused by the other -- you...

Unpaid alimony, across state lines (California/Texas) with disabled spouse?

It might not be too difficult to collect. If this is for on-going support, you need to have a wage assignment and know where the ex-husband works....

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How long do I have to respond to request if during the month there are government holidays?

If you serve late responses to discovery, on motion, the admissions are deemed admitted and your right to object is waived -- but on motion, the...

If I'm served with contempt papers, should I offer a solution to the other party?

Offering a "make-up" visitation is not the same as admitting that you were in contempt of court. All you are doing is allowing for an additional...

I was informed about a subpoena over the telephone by a DA but I don't want to come in to testify will I get in trouble ?

No, you will not get in any trouble because you did nothing wrong.

You are not required to attend and testify because you have not been personally served.

Can I sue my ex husband for back child support if my child is over 30 year old?

If there never was an order for him to pay child support, it is too late to get an order for child support. It is not too late to collect child...

I am currently in the process of getting divorced and i was looking online and saw Respondent (Serve Required) WaitS

Make sure you have filed a proof of service for serving all of the documents including following the ex-parte hearing.

Am I responsible for my wife’s tax debts from before we got married?

You are not legally responsible for your wife's separate property debt, but sometimes the IRS seizes property that belongs to both of you to...

Can I sue WalMart for false arrest?

Sounds like it may be a legitimate lawsuit -- false arrest, false imprisonment, battery, theft. It may be a better lawsuit if you were found...