How can I stop the court from taking a back amount owed in support for my son whom now lives with me?

You have been providing for your son's support "in kind" which is a legally valid satisfaction of your support obligation. The problem is that the...

Is this considered child abuse

Any spanking that leaves bruises (or had the potential to leave bruises, but for the presence of padding), would be considered excessive force. ...

If I was married in Ca and never divorced, and went and got married to someone else in Nv is my 2nd marriage valid?

In a word: No. In fact, it is the crime of bigamy to knowingly marry someone while married to a different person. You may be able to fix...

How does one prove domestic abuse if it was mostly emotional, verbal, financially, but rarely physical abuse?

The court will issue restraining orders based upon the evidence. The burden of proving the need for DV restraining orders is a preponderance of...

What can I do if my ex-husband shows up at school and takes away the child during my custodial time before i can get to school?

Custody orders usually come with the language "the parties are advised that failure to comply with this order may be a violation of the law and may...

What I can do if my ex deliberately claim very low income?

$1,000 a month from tutoring is less than minimum wage, which would normally be the lowest earning ability that the court would use. But if...

Selected as the best answer

That's a good question. Why don't you put in under Line 20 "Other Assets" and label it exactly what it is: "Equalization Payment from...

Who gets to keep the house in a divorce?

The law says, "The only thing that a judge can order is that the house be sold and that the proceeds be split by the parties, with appropriate...

My husband wants to give us his custodial rights when we file for divorce

If he is so intent on not being there for the children, physically, then one has to wonder whether forcing him to spend time with them will...

Child Support impact on and Public Assistance, MediCal, FoodStamps, Cash Aid. Do I get only $50 and county rest?

Basically, if you are getting County assistance, then the child support ordered by the court goes to Child Support Services. They keep enough to...