My husband and I are looking to get divorced. I am being told that I am kicked out of the house I have been in with him for 8 years now and that he is not allowing me to take our son. My husband is a very bad person who has been in trouble with the law his entire life. He is an addict meth. He has... View More 
answered on Oct 13, 2021
I agree with my colleague. You need to immediately consult with an attorney who can help you with the proper course of action for the divorce. And if you are a victim of crimes you should report it to the police.
answered on Oct 12, 2021
I agree with my colleague. There is no timeframe for this and it could lead to custody modifications. You should consult with an attorney regarding handling this legally.
My spouse is abusive, he abandoned family for many months in the past, does not contribute towards family. Free ride with mortgage, insurance and all expenses. Recently got a job but has been paying well for his dates with call girls. How does law work in my case? How assets and liabilities are... View More
answered on Oct 8, 2021
Typically speaking, marital assets are those things that were acquired during the course of the marriage. You should consult with an attorney who can review the facts of your case in detail and help you with the proper course of action to address it.
answered on Oct 1, 2021
You should be able to without any issue. Contact the county clerk where you would like to get married for the information on what you will need to show in order to get a marriage licese.
I filed for Legitimation and 4 days later child support filed an case. so right now i am currently trying to get them decided on one case instead of two cases but i do not have an child support order already. My question is if we (both parents) have agreed to Joint Physical and Joint Legal Custody... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2021
You should at least consult with an attorney who can review the facts of the case in detail and provide you with guidance. If you feel your child is in danger then that should be addressed immediately.
Zero mortgage and we live in it. My rights,? As in long term as well as short term?
answered on Oct 8, 2021
I agree with my colleagues. You should consult with an attorney right away about having your rights on this house restored.
He cheats and is verbally abusive but is projecting it onto me, like I’m doing those things to make himself look like a victim. Facebook won’t take it down when reported as harassment or bullying.
answered on Oct 1, 2021
You should at least consult with an attorney who can review the facts of the case in detail and provide you with guidance. If you feel your child is in danger then that should be addressed immediately.
I want a divorce because I am tired of him mistreating me. He is emotionally abusive and has been physically abusive in front of our daughter and he has a pending case against him that I tried to get dropped because he kept asking me to. I just want out of this marriage and to move on with my... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2021
You should work with an attorney who can help you with the proper course of action to move forward with the divorce. You may be able to get alimony, as well as child support. Consult with an attorney as soon as you can so this can be addressed.
4 months nothing. He has been paying the house payment and she isn’t on the mortgage. How fast can he evict her. How can she protect t herself if he comes to the house and is being verbally abusive
answered on Sep 27, 2021
Since they are married he can’t kick her out. The house issue will be addressed during the divorce process. She should consult with an attorney regarding the proper course of action for moving forward with the divorce.
I have a four year old daughter I gave temporary guardianship to my sister I went to probate court to terminate the guardianship due to my sister not letting me visit my daughter or let my daughter spend the night with me she don’t let me see my daughter at all…..I have a mental health... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2021
We can't know what would happen. You should work with an attorney who can review the facts of the case in detail and provide you with guidance.
answered on Sep 27, 2021
You can file for the modification in superior court, but you may be better off working with an attorney who can help you with the proper course of action.
i have police report of abandonment/child neglect, interview with children scheduled for next day or so,
answered on Sep 24, 2021
You should consult with an attorney who can review the facts of the case and help you with the proper course of action to address it legally.
I am starting to panic. I have exhausted every option, and I’m running out of time! My lawyer quit at the same time that my dad was in ICU for almost a month, I had a baby, my Aunt was hospitalized with COVID, my baby sister got married.... it was all so much at once.
My ex and I came to... View More
answered on Sep 22, 2021
I’m sorry to hear you are going through a rough time. You can try contacting Legal Aid to see if you qualify for their assistance. Additionally, you can call the state bar to inquire about any pro bono attorneys in your area. Plus, most attorneys do take credit cards, which may make it easier for... View More
I have 6 children. I'm on child support for only one of them due to the mother lying to me about closing the case before the court date. I provide for all children and with this one child support case it's taking away from me providing for my other children as I used to. Does the fact... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2021
Some of the children may be considered when determining the amount you will have to pay, but it depends on the factors regarding the situation with each child. You may want to consult with an attorney can assist you.
My baby brother needs a vehicle. He asked my sister about moms car. And she said $1000. Is this correct.
answered on Sep 21, 2021
I agree with my colleague. She left a will and it will need to be followed according to the law
answered on Sep 17, 2021
Be what? I don’t see the rest of your question. You may want to re-post it or consult with an attorney who can review your case in detail and provide you with guidance.
We’ve been divorced forever and lived together even during our divorce. Now it’s been 19 years. He cheated. He has a girlfriend. We were living together as husband and wife. Can I take him to court for alimony?
answered on Sep 13, 2021
No, it sounds like you were divorced long ago, so you are not eligible for alimony at this point.
Temporary custody order is 50/50 with each of us having 3.5 days each week. My ex has a lawyer and is asking for full custody saying that I am an unfit parent. I haven’t been perfect, but I am far from unfit. I accidentally got pregnant shortly after our separation by an old friend. He has a... View More
answered on Sep 13, 2021
You would be in a better position to present your case if you were working with an attorney. At the very least you should consult with one about the facts of your case so you can get guidance on how to move forward.
Decree says Under the parenting time arrangement. "there shall be free and open communication and contact between both parents and the children at all times" A separate "ordered and adjudged" paragraph requires us to discuss all major decisions & try our best to agree,... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2021
You may want to consult with an attorney who can review your arrangement and provide you with guidance. There needs to be open communication, but that doesn’t mean you have to be texted non-stop with every little thing. Perhaps he is doing this because he knows it irritates you.
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