How do I get my children back in custody violation?
Question asked on Apr 13th, 2015 Q: I have Joint custody but my ex is refusing to send my children back to me unless I grant him primary custody. A: Your facts are a bit vague, but the usual answer if someone is in violation of a decree is to file a motion in family...
Does child support reverse during the scheduled summer visits?
Question asked on Jun 17th, 2015 Q: My Ex wants me to pay child support while my child visits during the set summer visit. I have allowed even an extra week for them to even have more time together. I thought the child support was to augment the child's care for the...
Can I transfer an active California divorce case to Nevada?
Question asked on May 03rd, 2015 Short answer: "no." Cases are not "transferable." If everyone has left CA, you could move to dismiss there, and re-file here. You COULD do that even if someone remained in CA, but I can't imagine the other side would stipulate to do...
Do I still have to pay alimony if my ex moves to another state?
Question asked on May 23rd, 2015 The short answer is that the moving of the recipient of alimony to another state makes no difference of any kind to that order. That said, alimony is generally modifiable, and generally terminates upon death or remarriage. Your facts...
How do I add my new wife to my visitation on a closed family case?
Question asked on Jun 30th, 2015 Q: My sons visitation agreement states only the father and grandparents can supervise during visiting. Then I got married, how do I get my new spouse involved with visitation rights? A: The easiest route would be by agreement -- and if...
Which parent is favored to get phyisical custody if father has already moved to another state?
Question asked on Jul 10th, 2015 Q: Child has been living with mother 95% of the time since birth, almost 3 years now. Father chose to move out of state for his job. A: At least theoretically, there is no preference either regarding gender, or as to who is in which...
If my ex-wife remarries, do I still have to pay alimony?
Question asked on Jul 29th, 2015 Q: All Parties reside in Las Vegas. my order States;it is further ordered that plaintiff will receive alimony in the amount of $400 per month from defendant for a period of 66 months commencing on said date the alimony total is set at...
When should a judge get invovled for child support non-payments?
Question asked on Aug 01st, 2015 Q: My ex is in the arrears $30K and currently hasn't paid child support for 4 months. Letters from the Family Support Division have been sent to him demanding payment on or before July 31, and I believe the DMV has been informed in...
If I die, will my child receive child support arrearages?
Question asked on Aug 01st, 2015 Q: I'm owed $30K in arrearages and concerned that my child will never see any of it should I pass away. Is there something I can do to guarantee this will not happen or will the family court close the case? A: The devil is in the...
Will I lose my equity if the home is foreclosed upon?
Question asked on Aug 16th, 2015 Q: He was awarded the marital property with the divorce decree stating he is to pay a certain amt monthly with interest until he has paid me my portion. We are 4 months in and he's made 1 pymt and is close to being foreclosed upon. The...