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What to do if my pay is being garnished for child support, but my employer is not sending the money in?

The consequences for the employer are spelled out in the original Income Deduction Order.  There are usually civil penalties related to not complying with the provisions of the Order, and th

Gregory Buckley answered 2 days ago

At what age can I drop out of school?

You sound like an unbelievably responsible and caring child.  But I urge you NOT to drop out of school and rather to find a program that may allow you to work and obtain your GED.  16 is the

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar answered 3 months ago

Can I obtain an order of protection against my ex-husband for taking our son around my parents during his time of visitation?

A protective order is possible. However, if the only person who is allowing your step father to have access is your ex, you can file an emergency petition to modify visitation. In the visitation modif

Paula McGill answered 3 months ago

If a women is pregnant and does not want the father to have any rights, what can she do?

I am actually licensed in Maryland and practice in the state. You didn't state why you don't want the father to stay away from the child.  Does he have a criminal history or is he drug abuser?&n

Paula McGill answered 3 months ago

If my ex and I have joint/legal custody of our kids, can I move out of the county if it doesnt affect his visiting time?

Since you are already divorced, I assume that there is a custody order currently in place. Consequently, you will need to go to the court that issued the order to get it modified regarding your propos

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar answered 3 months ago

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