How long does it take to see a judge after filing a motion for contempt?

If you have an attorney, you should ask him or her. Avvo is not here for you to second guess your counsel. From what you have written, an...

My uncle died in 2018 without a will. He's been separated from his wife since 2010. is she entitled to his estate?

If still married and intestate, then this statute applies:...

If I don't show up for a custody hearing that I filed against my X . What happens?

Most likely, it will be dismissed. This means that your custody case will be as if you never filed the petition. However, if the mother filed...

You do not have to get mother's permission to cut your daughter's hair, especially given the circumstances involving lice and school codes. You may...

How can I file for abandonment

Attorney Shiloh has given you an excellent answer. The idea of abandonment is obsolete. If this man is the biological father, then he must pay...

I have a 3 week old grandson and the parents are struggling to take care of him how can I get temporary custody until they can

They can simply leave the child with you. If they list your address as the residence of the child with the school district, you should not have any...

A situation such as you are describing depends upon all of the facts. You really need to sit down and speak with an attorney. That said, there are...

How much can I be sued for?

You are mixing together the damages for which you could be held liable and the process of collections. During the lawsuit, you can fight the amount...

Which states guidelines determine child support?

If the case was filed in Kentucky, then that state will use its own laws. But if the child is residing primarily in CA, then the case should...

My ex husband and I each have 2 of our 4 children can he file child support when he doesn't help support the 2 children I have

Yes, if you make more than he does. Even if both of you have the same number of children, the court would have to figure out the amounts that each...