Behind in back child support what can be done?

There is probably very little to do about the back support other than pay it when you are making more money. The rule is that each month's support...

First, community property generally continues as long as the marriage is "intact." When the marriage become "defunct" then the community ceases to...

Do you believe there will be any way we can settle this outside of court?

I agree with Ms. Powell. You need to meet with and probably hire a local family law attorney. Generally, one spouse cannot unilaterally exclude...

I found out three days ago that I have eighteen year old son living in Mississippi. What are my support obligations?

First, understand that the answer is going to depend on Mississippi law. Therefore, to get the best possible answer, you should contact an...

What paperwork do I need?

If your ex-husband is in agreement with you, all you should need would be agreed orders temporarily modifying your child support and allowing you...

Under WA state divorce laws when is an spouse entitled to spousal support maintenance

In Washington, maintenance is up to the discretion of the court. In general, the court looks to certain statutory factors in making that...

Do I have to pay my soon-to-be husband's child support if we get married

No. You would not have an obligation to pay your new husband's child support. However, in any future child support adjustment or modification,...

Post secondary support in Washington State

To get post-secondary support, a parent has to petition the court for it before the basic support terminates. Therefore, the language in your...

Can recurring monetary gifts from a person's parents be considered income for WA Child Support Worksheets?

RCW 26.19.071(4) says, in part, that "gifts and prizes" are excluded from gross monthly income for purposes of calculating child support. You...

Historically, to get any sort of judgment beyond a simple money judgment required live testimony, called "formal proof." Now, it has become more a...