My court order arrived today and it stated that my request to have my son emancipated is granted, in part. What does that mean?

As the other responses have indicated, it sounds like the Judge has left the door open for your ex to possibly "unemancipate" your son to allow him...

Is it considered a change of circumstance to reduce alimony if I am now ordered by the court to pay my daughter's 50,000 in loan

Alimony can be modified on a showing of a substantial, permanent, and unforeseen change in your circumstances that impacts your ability to support...

Is there a way to set a meeting with a court mediator directly instead of filing a motion?

A courthouse mediator may only be allowed to see you if incident to a motion or other pending litigation. However, as previously indicated, if you...

Married for 10 years with one kid. What could I expect in a divorce?

There are many issues that could arise out of ending your marriage - custody, parenting time, child support, alimony, and equitable distribution of...

How to amicable parting from my husband? Would I be entitled to alimony if I no longer work?

To best answer your questions, you'd be well served by meeting with an attorney, who can review the history of your financial circumstances and...

As previously indicated, your question raises a whole host of issues relating to the enforcement and possible modification of legal and physical...

I want to work more hours and I will need to pay for babysitter, can I ask to increase child support?

As previously indicated, while the need to incur child care expenses may be a change in circumstances warranting a recalculation of support, so too...

My question is about divorce and alimony

The length of your marriage and the parties' respective incomes are only two (2) of over a dozen factors attorneys and the court must consider in...

Can I do anything now to prepare for the split up that is going to happen

You should consult with an attorney experienced in family law about your issues, especially in light of the fact that your significant other...

Is there any way to recoup the dollars that the judge awarded me? If not what is the point of this whole process then?

Depending on the judge, the county you're in, the extent of the non-cooperation with prior orders, and the type of outstanding expense, some judges...