Divorce Questions and Answers
Mother has a history of drug abuse, homelessness, absconding with the child, and cutting off all contact. Her behavior has escalated recently. She will not disclose her latest address. My child is having personality changes, nightmares, and accidents. There is an...
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It’s been a long road but my children’s father has done everything possible to not return my children even though the court order states I have them Monday until Friday and he has every other weekend from Friday to Sunday. He keeps showing up at school and taking my...
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My ex is on the run but I am still paying back child support for kids that are in my care. ANSWER You owe “back” child support or arrears until they are paid off regardless of which parent has custody.
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I have protective order on him since August 2018. I’m going back home so that we can try to make our marriage work. Will I get in trouble with the Court if I do this since I’m the one who has a protective order against him? ANSWER You cannot get in trouble — but he...
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I own my own business and make most of the money in our household. I am married but it’s very rocky. In the event of a divorce, can my husband attempt to acquire the funds I work hard for? I do pay more bills than he does. ANSWER If you own your own business your...
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My ex is taking me back to court to try to get one of our two kids after 13 years. I answered her complaint and counterclaimed. We had a scheduling hearing and I was told I can amend my answer and counterclaim to include child support. ANSWER The Contempt Petition is...
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Their mom recently started a new relationship with a guy who is an alcoholic and stays in his mom’s one-bedroom government housing apartment. Their mom stays there with him and doesn’t have an actual place to live and the kids are currently with us. When they are...
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I believe I’m the father of this child but the mother had another man sign the certificate. I’ve been in the child’s life, but now she’s keeping him away from me. What can I do legally to prove I’m the father and get visitation? ANSWER You could file a Petition for...
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I have an uncontested divorce hearing in a little over a month. We are both representing ourselves. I would like to know what happens during these hearings and what will be the next step? We have children, but nothing is being established for child custody. ANSWER The...
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I am a non-custodial father and my son turned 18 in April of this year and my current child support has ended. I have an arrearage of about $20,000 and I am required to pay $200 per month for the arrearage. What are my options to settle this? ANSWER Child support...
