What is the law regarding keeping custody of a child, after getting custody from an emergency hearing?

All of the circumstances matter to determine what is in a child's best interest. The exact weight a judge puts on each depends on your specific...

Using A 529 Account To Pay For College After Divorce

Yes, use can use those funds toward your share of the parental obligation assuming the 529 was funded after the divorce. If funded during the...

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Why would mom refuse to sign an agreement drawn up by a lawyer if she verbally agrees to the situation?

There is so much that could go wrong here if she says something different in Court. He should pay a lawyer to get their agreement in writing and...

When courts review "current financial information," how many years are typically reviewed?

The 3 year reference comes from the child support guidelines Appendix IX B pertaining to lines 1-5 --determining income. a. if income from any...

My child father is not complying with the court order for reimbursement for tutoring.

If the tutoring is regular and ongoing you can request the Court add an appropriate amount for his share to his regular child support that is taken...

During a divorce, if one party retires is the other spouse still initialed to pension rights if the marriage lasted 14 years.

The part of the pension earned during the marriage is still subject to equitable distribution. If you have not already retired, please seek advice...

Is my dad kicking me out over 2 times and my grandmother being ill good reasons for a judge to emancipate me?

You do not say how old you are. A Court will emancipate you if you demonstrate that you are self-supporting. It is not clear what money was meant...

SUPPORT AND JOINT CUSTODY AFTER 18 YR. MARRAGE AND BEING A RECOVERING ALCOHOLIC.

You need legal advice from someone other than your spouse to protect your own interests. His refusal to let you drive until you are divorced...

Can I get permanent alimony after 27 years of marriage with a legal separation or bed and board divorce?

There are many factors that go into a determination that one spouse must continue to support another and for how long. Duration of marriage is...

If Ex Dies and Owes Support

It is an obligation of the estate of the deceased. Notify the executor of the estate of the claim. If the executor does not respond, file a claim...