Do I need an attorney to see if my daughter, whom I have been paying child support for, has been legally adopted by her step dad

From the facts that you have provided, it does not appear that your daughter has been formally adopted by her step father. I would try to reach...

I have a verbal agreement with my daughter mother about over nights and visits, how can I go about vacations if she dont allow?

Based upon the facts that you have provided, you should be able to get vacation parenting time with your child and you should be allowed to fly...

Should I be concerned because of a restraining order?

Based on my experience, you will not get into trouble for working in an Amazon warehouse. Even if it was in some way a violation to handle BB guns...

What does a default hearing in divorce mean? Does that mean you will be granted a divorce on that day?

A default hearing is a court date scheduled by the court when a default has been entered against the other party. During the default hearing, the...

How can I find out how much child support I should be paying?

Most attorneys who practice family law have software that can run a child support guideline that will be identical (or nearly identical) to what a...

Court ordered ex husband to pay his share of childcare expenses. He appealed decision and put the money into an IOLTA account.

I agree with Catherine. Unless he was granted a stay, he should provide those funds directly to you. The filing of an appeal does not stay the...

Is the 10483 Post judgment motions packet consider a formal filing for reconsideration after received Plenary Hearing Opinion?

You can use that motion packet as a Motion for Reconsideration. Be sure you check off the box next to "Reconsideration" in the "Notice of Motion"...

Can I ask that the judge put my ex-husband on an ankle bracelet to keep him from leaving the state

No, according to the court rules, an ankle bracelet is not a remedy that a family part judge has at his/her disposal.

Catherine's explanation as to why the TSP Saving account and IRA were not considered as income to him during the plenary hearing.

What is a typical minimum visitation schedule for an infant?

When it comes to children as young as yours, there is no "typical" or garden variety parenting time schedule. The court handles each matter on a...