Family, Divorce & Domestic Matters
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What happens if my spouse refuses to follow temporary support orders?
In Connecticut, temporary support orders are generally court orders, so a spouse is usually expected to follow them while the case is pending. If a spouse refuses to pay ordered support or otherwise does not comply, the...
What are my rights if my ex claims daycare costs doubled but will not show receipts?
If your ex says daycare costs have doubled but will not show receipts, you usually have the right to ask for documentation and to question whether the amount being requested is accurate, necessary, and related to the chi...
What happens if my spouse dies before the divorce is finalized in Alaska?
If a spouse dies before a divorce is finalized in Alaska, the divorce case usually ends because there is no longer a marriage to dissolve. In many situations, the surviving spouse may still have legal rights that come fr...
How do I prove a hidden camera captured private footage of me?
In North Carolina, proving that a hidden camera captured private footage of you usually depends on the available evidence, the location of the camera, and what the recording actually shows. In general, people often try t...
Can My Employer Deny Sick Leave Because I Didn’t Find Coverage?
In Oregon, an employer usually cannot require you to find someone to cover your shift before allowing protected sick leave, but the answer can depend on the type of leave involved and the employer’s policies. If the abse...
How do I enforce a child support order when the other parent is self-employed?
In North Carolina, enforcing child support against a self-employed parent can be more complicated than collecting from someone with regular wages. That is because wage withholding may be less straightforward when income...
Do I have to pay child support while my child is living in juvenile detention?
In general, child support does not automatically stop just because a child is in juvenile detention. In South Carolina, the child support order usually remains in place until a court changes it, suspends it, or otherwise...
Is it legal for a prenup to limit spousal support to $1,000 a month for two years?
In South Dakota, a prenuptial agreement may be able to limit or waive spousal support, but that is not automatic. Whether a specific limit like $1,000 per month for two years will be enforceable usually depends on the ag...
What happens if my ex moved to another state and stopped paying court ordered support?
If your ex moved to another state and stopped paying court-ordered support, the support order usually does not disappear just because the other parent crossed state lines. In general, a Michigan support order may still b...
How do I stop wage withholding after my child support order was paid in full?
If your child support order has been paid in full, wage withholding does not always stop automatically. In general, the employer, the child support agency, and the court record may all need to reflect that the support ob...
What Type of Attorney Handles Defamation Threats Over Social Media Posts?
In general, a defamation issue involving social media posts may be handled by an attorney who practices defamation law, media law, First Amendment-related litigation, or civil litigation. In Kansas, the right type of law...
Can repeated unwanted emails count as harassment under Washington law?
Yes, repeated unwanted emails can sometimes be part of harassment under Washington law, but it depends on the facts and the legal context. In general, a single annoying email is usually not enough by itself. Repeated mes...
What happens if child support was ordered in one state but we both moved away?
When child support was ordered in one state and both parents later move away, the original order usually does not disappear just because everyone has relocated. In general, a child support order remains valid until it is...
Do I have to disclose property I own overseas in a prenuptial agreement?
In Alabama, the safest general answer is yes: if you are entering a prenuptial agreement, you usually should disclose property you own overseas, along with other assets and debts. Prenuptial agreements are often scrutini...
Do I have to pay child support during summer when my child stays with me for six weeks?
In general, yes, you may still have to pay child support during the summer even if your child stays with you for six weeks. In Oregon, the answer usually depends on what your current court order says and whether the orde...