Recent Questions & Answers
Q: Are you allowed to file for child support for a child after they turn 7 years old if support had never been filed before
1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Maryland on Oct 13, 2014
Answered on Oct 14, 2014
Evan M. Koslow's answer
You can file for child support so long as the child is under 18 or is still in high school and is under 19. However, you will not be able to receive any back child support from the other parent prior to the date that you file for child support. In addition, I should note that if custody is not agreed upon, the other side can file a Complaint for Custody as well. If custody is agreed upon, I would recommend entering into a Custody Agreement and then file for child support thereafter.
Q: There's a court order I'm paying child support already and I picked up another job can they take money from second job?
1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for California on Oct 13, 2014
Answered on Oct 14, 2014
Gina Marie Famularo's answer
Yes. If the court order is not enough to satisfy your support obligation, support can be garnished from both jobs. Furthermore, if you have additional income, even if it is overtime income, if the custodial parent takes you back to court, your support will go up based upon that additional income. However, no one can make you work more than 40 hours per week. You always have the right to quit your second job.
Q: Can I get revoked for not having a job when I have a disabled child at home and my probation is up in a month
1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Oklahoma on Oct 8, 2014
Answered on Oct 13, 2014
Howard Berkson's answer
If the terms of your probation require you to have employment, then your probation can be revoked for being unemployed. You should speak with an attorney. If money is too tight, check with Legal Aid of Oklahoma.
Q: What would assault on a disabled person be considered or classified as?
1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Oklahoma on Oct 10, 2014
Answered on Oct 13, 2014
Howard Berkson's answer
Assault or battery on a disabled person by an able bodied person is probably aggravated assault or battery (or both). See Oklahoma Statutes title 21, Section 646(2).
Q: Can a judge overrule a jury decision regarding a conviction of Lewd Acts against a minor under 12?
1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Oklahoma on Oct 11, 2014
Answered on Oct 13, 2014
Howard Berkson's answer
Your best bet is an appeal but, frankly, appellate courts normally uphold the trial court's decision.