Does my child support covers for medicine, transportation, clothes? Or I have to buy extra during my visits

Transportation and clothes are generally covered under the child support guidelines. Medicine may or may not be covered depending upon the...

My daughter needs an attorney familiar with these proceedings; not just family court. Who can help?

There are many attorneys on the site who have experience dealing with DYFS or the Division of Child Protection and Permanecy. Please search the...

If the Mediator is Not subpoenaed at a trial, can the court be forced to adopt it?

You should consult with an experienced family attorney in CA as soon as possible. I do not practice in CA, but in NJ, the mediators are not...

How do I get a copy of the original worksheet for my child support case?

It is possible that the child support department does not have a copy of the guidelines. They probably have a copy of the Order prepared by the...

What does it mean when the child support removes the date on generation to withhold income?

I agree with Amy's advice above. You should contact your caseworker in the Probation department to get an explanation. You should also explain...

Should child care costs treated as extraordinary expenses and be paid based on income alloc?

It is common for judges to handle the cost of summer child care in this manner. There is a couple reasons why they do it this way. The main...

What can be done to have the support order dropped and what type of criminal charges would she now face and how do I pursue this

If there is an active child support order in place and the court has not determined that the child or children are adults (emancipated), then you...

On my CIS, what do I put down for income, the unemployment payment?

I am not familiar with the motion form you are referring to, but if it is something you purchased from a notary or a "divorce center" type place,...

Would going to family court instead of mediation provide a fast answer to whether my son's mother can move out of the state?

If mediation takes longer than that litigating the issues in court, it is most likely because the issues cannot be settled. Mediation should not...

At this point, you should probably call or email the attorney representing the other party. You should explain your situation and see if you can...