Monthly Archives: August 2019
Should I File a Paternity Action in Maitland?
As the marriage rate has fallen in the United States, the out-of-wedlock birth rate has risen above 40 percent. The proportion is much higher among certain ethnic groups. While such births have lost most or all of their social stigma, these mothers still face significant emotional, legal, and financial issues, at least in most… Read More »
Top Five Reasons to Pursue Paternity Actions in Orange County
Among certain ethnic groups, most children are born out of wedlock. Many of these mothers should probably file paternity actions. Even if the father signs the birth certificate, that man may not be the legal father. But there are many reasons many women hesitate to do so. Some fear that an abusive father may… Read More »
When Can an Orange County Judge Issue a Contempt Order?
Essentially, contempt of court is a steadfast refusal to obey a court order. For example, if a party is one day late on one spousal support payment, he is technically in contempt of court. But most judges would not issue such an order unless the party had missed several payments and if he, or… Read More »