Please see Catherine's post above. You do not need to hire an attorney for a simple name change motion. However, you must keep on top of the...

I agree with the attorneys above. Typically, the best way to discourage these motions is to force the party that keeps filing them to pay the...

Is it considered abandonment? My wife left everything in our home after a domestic violence incident.

I agree with Catherine. Unless your spouse has been gone for over a year, you would not be able to use "abandonment" or "desertion" if you file a...

William makes a good point above. These types of cases come down to the proof that you have. If you have bank statements showing large...

What are my chances of getting tro lifted in consultin with 2 attorneys they felt charges were baseless and frivolous tro was gr

It is difficult to answer your questions without more information. If harassment was the grounds for the restraining order, there need not be any...

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It is difficult to answer your question succinctly and in this type of platform, but yes, an increase in spousal and child support is possible when...

Temporary Restraining served by ex-husband on me w/no proof for supposed text harassment. Judge gave me full perm custody.

If your husband does in fact drop the restraining order, there will be very little that you have to do. I certainly recommend that you attend the...

Should I have a lawyer file for emancipation from my child support order

I recommend that you hire an attorney to make sure the proper motion is filed. When it comes to emancipation, you want to make sure that not only...

You certainly did the right thing by filing a motion (and without too much time going by either). The focus of your motion will be whether it is...

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Can I have my son's father's parental rights terminated because he has not seen the child in nearly two years?

I agree with Catherine's post. You can have the father's parental rights terminated but you have to follow the steps outlined in her post. I...