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answered on Mar 8, 2013
You need for the parties to enter into an Agreed Order to terminate the guardianship. You will probably need the help of a family lawyer to assist you. Good luck.
I dont know what to put on it!
answered on Feb 24, 2013
If the Notice of Hearing is deficient in that it does not satisfy certain due process requirements, your divorce probably will not proceed. I recommend consulting a divorce lawyer to handle your case for you. Good luck.
answered on Feb 24, 2013
If you want to present your strongest case in a custody battle, you need to wait to date someone until after you are divorced. Also, you may find that your child may be able to cope with your divorce a little easier if you are not adding third parties to the picture. Good luck.
answered on Feb 24, 2013
Yes, you need to contact Legal Aid of Arkansas. They can do a telephone application for you. Usually, in two weeks, you will get a response back, either an advice letter or a letter notifying you that they will take your case. Good luck.
answered on Feb 24, 2013
Your daughter in law will need to get the home refinanced and out of your name. If she has poor credit, she may encounter some difficulties. Also, if you both owe more than what the home is worth, you may encounter some difficulties. Good luck.
answered on Feb 24, 2013
Yes, the executor can file a petition to pay himself for his services in handling the estate. The Judge will need to approve the petition. A receipt should be filed also showing that payment has been made and accepted. Good luck.
We have agreed to try and reconcile, but atty told hubby (plaintiff) that he shouldn't dismiss the case yet. Does he HAVE. To proceed, or will the case be dismissed after a certain time frame?
answered on Feb 24, 2013
It sounds like your busband needs to tell his attorney that he wants to dismiss the case. His attorney should do what his client requests. Good luck.
answered on Feb 23, 2013
Here are some choices for what you can do:
1. You need to consult with an attorney to determine whether the offender has any assets to execute the judgement against if you file and win a personal injury case against him in Court.
2. If the offender is a turnip, then you probably... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2013
The custodial parent can file for a stepparent adoption. You can sign a consent form and the Judge may grant the adoption if it is in the child's best interests. Good luck.
answered on Feb 23, 2013
If you are not married to the child's mother, then you will need to hire an attorney to file a paternity action. Once the court establishes that you are the child's father, then you can seek visitation or custody. But, you may also be ordered to pay child support, obtain health... View More
What can I do?
answered on Feb 23, 2013
You can hire a lawyer to file a petition to change custody. Good luck.
answered on Feb 23, 2013
You need to file for divorce based on more than 18 months of continuous separation. You should consult a lawyer because of certain requirements that must be met to serve him in prison. You can ask the lawyer if they can set you up on an affordable monthly payment plan to pay their retainer. Good... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2013
There is no set time limit. However, you need to have grounds for the annulment, such as the marriage was never consummated or your spouse committed fraud to induce you to marry him or her. Because this is complicated, your will need to hire an attorney. Good luck.
When i married my legal husband he promised that he was drug free and he seemed like he was about 4 months into the marriage he was fired from a job bc he never did the new hire drug test. a week or so later we separated because i couldnt take the lies anymore. i havent seen him in almost a year... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2013
You an file for an Annulment based on fraud or in the alternative, Divorce. You will probably need to hire an attorney to assist you with this matter. Good luck.
Been married over 20 years, land in his name but was married along time before we bought it
answered on Feb 23, 2013
You need to contact a divorce lawyer as soon as possible. Sometimes, spouses try to conceal assets in their divorce in an attempt to deprive their spouse from claiming a marital interest in the property. You need to take legal action forthwith. Good luck.
answered on Feb 23, 2013
You can file for divorce pro se, without using an attorney. However, if there are property or debt issues to be decided or children involved, then I strongly recommend hiring an attorney. Good luck.
answered on Feb 23, 2013
Yes, a Judge can order the custodial parent to use the child's social security benefit to pay for the needs of the child.
answered on Feb 23, 2013
You will need to hire an attorney to file for divorce in the county where you reside. Then, you will need to serve him via public notice in the newspaper. Good luck.
answered on Feb 23, 2013
Generally, if you find that you do not have enough income coming in monthly to pay your bills, you have reduced your monthly living expenses as much as possible, and you have accumulated a lot of debt from credit cards or medical bills that you have no hope of being able to pay, then you may need... View More
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