Will a lawyer be held responsible if they know their client is actively refusing to cooperate in a court-ordered process?

The foreclosing lender will have to file an ejectment action against her. They can recover damages against her for "mesne profits" that is what...

Name change to maiden and appearance in court

Some Courts will accept the affidavit you provided with the pleadings if it is sufficient and you, as defendant may not need to be present. The...

What can I do..my child's father tells me he will help out as long as there's a sexual favor for him.

If you respond to his demand he will put you in this position repeatedly and you will always have to do his bidding. Shame on him if he uses your...

If I have just been ordered by the court that I am obligated to pay towards parent plus loans,

You have a better chance of impacting a judge's decision if you consult legal counsel before the judge has already made the decision than after. ...

If I have paid child support for five years of college, can I now file for emancipation? My child is 23

If you have a settlement agreement, please check the definition of emancipation and college provisions in that to see if your child is complying. ...

What is my husband entitled to if we were married for thirteen months, have no children or assets together? We both have jobs

The shorter the marriage the shorter the period of partnership during which assets/debts could be accumulated. Sometimes people change their...

Can a family gift included to calculate my child support?

Your father could simply pay the car repair bills directly if you have concerns. Typically a one time gift for car repairs would not be the kind...

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If the court ordered me to pay on parent plus loans, can I be credited for also paying child support?

The best time to have sought a reduction in child support and determination of your contribution to college would have been when the child entered...

How is child support generally calculated for cases where the combined income falls above the guidelines (over $187k net)?

Guidelines apply up to the top of the guideline incomes. There is an admonishment against using % projections at the higher income levels. To...

What are my legal rights to get my ex to sell the marital home to remove my name from the mortgage?

You have the right to enforce sale of the home. A loan modification typically does not release one of the two original borrowers so it does not...