What does status quo mean in a divorce?
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What does status quo mean in a divorce?
A Latin term, status quo means ‘the existing state of affairs, the way things are. ‘ In a legal setting, judges use a status quo orderalso called a temporary protective order of custody and restraintto maintain a situation. This prevents parties involved in affecting change until the matter at hand is resolved.
How long does a temporary custody hearing last?
The hearing usually is no longer than 20 minutes and is held either in a courtroom or the judge’s office. The judge will listen to both sides and the declarations of any witnesses.
Can you get a mortgage with child support arrears?
If your credit score is high enough for you to qualify for a conventional (non-government) loan, the fact that you are making back-payments for child support won’t disqualify you in itself.
Can you sue an absent father?
Sadly, no. The best you can hope for is your mother seeking child support until you turn 18 or graduate high school, whichever comes last. Otherwise, there is really no other legal recourse for absenteeism.
