When a child turns 18, does she get to decide which parent to live?

There really is no "magic" age at which a child can tell the parents or the court where he/she will live. However, once a person reaches the age of...

1. Is it mandatory to attend a default workshop when filing a default judgment in a divorce.

It depends. Check your local court's website to find out what the rule requires. Even if it is not required, it makes a lot of sense to attend. ...

Should I hire an attorney for child support contempt?

Generally, contempt proceedings are a little tricky and have very strict procedural and evidentiary requirements. I strongly suggest you hire an...

I have to file the documents that judge requested.

Anything you file the court needs to be served on all other parties in your case. In your situation, this is your husband. He can be served by...

Whether you need to pay child support will depend on a balancing of your income and that of your spouse. The percentage of time you have with your...

My ex husband has started threatening to take our boys from me if I leave them with my fiancé because "he's not family."

I don't know if it is different in West Virginia but in California, your ex-husband would have to show a very good reason why the children...

The correct format to file ex parte for clerk to accept it

Generally, an ex parte application for relief is only used for emergency situations. If you want a modification, you need to file a Request For...

A guy I was talking to after moths of talking he said he was married we never had sex, but have kissed

It strikes me that she should be suing him. But, seriously: most states no longer have an alienation of affection claim right. Best advice: ...

What are the disadvantages of allowing one party to a child support case testify via telephone?

If you are talking about a trial where actual testimony will be taken, it could be a problem because it will be difficult to judge the credibility...

Is it contempt to register a child in school with false parenting plan

To prove contempt a person must prove that the person charged with contempt had knowledge of the court order at the time the order was violated,...