Your question concerns what is called "tag". "tagging", or "transient" jurisdiction. One traditional way in which a court can acquire personal jurisdiction over a defendant is by personal service of process within the jurisdiction. "Tagging" raises the... View More

Every state has a jurisdiction requirement for filing lawsuits. In Florida (and many other states), in order to file for divorce one party has to have lived in the state for at least six months. Wherever you decide to file, you must meet the jurisdiction requirements. Speak with a local family... View More

You indicated that each of you "dismissed" the other spouse. A party to a case cannot dismiss a case filed by another party. Do you mean that the respective courts dismissed both cases? If so, when a motion to dismiss was filed, you should have responded that you "retained [y]our... View More

Whoever has been appointed managing conservator of the children can consent, orally or in writing, for the children to live with you.

That consent will not, however, accomplish certain goals like enabling you to enroll the children in a public school, consent to medical treatment, consent... View More

You'd need to become her conservator. Conservatorships have notice and other requirements to be sure someone isn't "railroading" a relative and becoming a conservator just so they can steal the disabled person's assets. I'm NOT saying that is what you are doing.... View More

Bottom line is a court order has to be followed. Will you be thrown in jail? No. The other party who was awarded fees would have to be the one to file a motion for contempt if he or she chooses that route. The other way people enforce a judgement for fees is to do what anyone else does to... View More

I agree with the other attorney's answer. Also, it's important to know that Colorado does not have a "Family Code Section 2030" like California does, which deals with attorney fees in family law cases. However, in Colorado, the court can still order one party to pay the other... View More

As long as one of the parents or the child lives in Tampa then you can file a motion for enforcement. You may need to attache a certified copy of the Georgia court order (parenting plan). Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

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An ancillary probate in Washington is usually needed if the deceased lived in another state and owned property in his or her name in Washington state. A TEDRA action allows you enforce your rights when it comes to a Washington trust, estate, or probate.

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A decree doesn't always "end" on a child's 18th birthday, and definitely does not if the child is still in high school. If the bills were incurred while your child was a minor or in high school, you may still owe. Consult with an attorney who can review your decree and give you specific advice.

That depends on any language in a previous order pertaining to when medical bills needed to be sent in order to be paid. if there is a deadline within which the custodial parent has to notify you of said bill and that deadline passed, then the Court may determine you do not have to pay your... View More

Your spouse faces an uphill removal proceedings battle:

1. He was deemed removable prior based on his criminal conviction of domestic battery

2. He re entered the United States which constituted another criminal infraction based on his procedural history,

3. While in the... View More

The answer to your questions depends on the specific facts of your case. If there is a timesharing order in place, you must adhere to the terms of that order. If the opposing party is violating the order, you can file a motion for contempt in the same court where the order was issued. If no... View More

No, a court does not allow a father to terminate a child support order because he does not see the child. If you want visitation you will have to file the proper action and seek those rights. You could be paying child support for 18 years and never see the child. You will need to take the mother... View More

The answer to your original question is no. Your 14 year old child cannot decide he is no longer going to go to visit his father. If you want to change the visitation and/or remove some visitation, you will have to take the father back to court. But if you do not send the child, you could be... View More

Simply because the custodial parent has agreed to close the case and even if they do close the case, all they are doing to closing a case with child support enforcement. Your arrears are not disappearing. You still owe arrears and can still be prevented from obtaining a passport. Closing that... View More

The question you need to ask yourself is do you ever want to be in court explaining why you refused to pay your share, and using the argument that you were notified late, on a payment plan? If the answer is yes, then you can refuse to pay. But I would consider how it would look to a judge, for... View More

It is uncertain what papers you were served with that contained false statements. I would suggest you speak directly to an attorney so you can explain what action has been filed, what papers you were served with, and get some clarity.

The court will determine where the child should be regarding custody, visitation, child support, and any other matters, which include where the child will live on a permanent basis. If the court determines that the child cannot be removed from the jurisdiction, they will state that in an Order.... View More

If you have no access to bank accounts and cash, I would use credit cards, borrow money from family & friends, or whatever you have to do, to hire an attorney. Once you use those funds to retain an attorney, that attorney can seek funds from the court on a temporary basis to pay your... View More