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Is there anything that can be done about the custodial parent that will not get a job? Her not working has my monthly payment sky high. She chooses to not work and get state assistance, living assistance, and child support...
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answered on Dec 14, 2022
No one can force her to work. You can file a modification and try to prove she is capable of earning more. Also, you have to fact in thr cost of child care if she were to work. You would have to contribute to that also.
I left the home five months ago. He refuses to talk about the divorce or any division of property until after the holidays. But suddenly he wants to start paying the mortgage. And was quite adamant about it. What can he take from me? We are hardly high asset
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answered on Dec 14, 2022
I'm not sure what benefits he's getting, or what you're concerned about him taking from you, but no one can answer a specific question without reviewing your financial situation and assets and debts. Part of the divorce process is having your attorney review that information and then... View More 
Or representation and having issues with being told that I were to pay child support and kids are in the custody of State and that I have no visitation rights how is these things possible when I wrote a letter notarized letter stating that I needed time to prepare for this civil matter while I was... View More
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answered on Dec 11, 2022
The court is not required to wait until you are ready. You need to hire an attorney immediately to represent your interests. A letter isn't able to be used to stop or slow down the case.
She is currently incarcerated for elder abuse and several other charges, none of which have been waived. I can reveal more history as needed to receive an answer. I am writing this myself with no prompting from another person. I am totally independent, pay my own mortgage, bills, etcetera.
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answered on Dec 3, 2022
You aren't required to talk to her or have any dealings with her. You can also write a will or estate plan excluding her if you wish.
My daughter was adopted 3 years ago she is now 17 she and the adopted mom don't get along because she refuses to allow my daughter any contact with me and she can be rude about it to my daughter. My daughter is trying to find out if she can legally leave from there and they can't make her... View More
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answered on Dec 2, 2022
She isn't your daughter, legally. If you assist her in leaving the home, you can be charged with a felony.
He has visitation rights every other weekend. He struggles with mental health and addiction problems and i feel as if sometimes he is not mentally where he needs to be to watch our daughter. Legally what are my rights as far as having to send her there if he is not acting sane ?
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answered on Dec 1, 2022
You can file a modification with the Court and the Court can decide if your ex is mentally fit
I have custody of my child. her mother gets her every other weekend. my sister gets visitation the 2nd weekend of the month. my child's mother says when the second weekend of the month falls on the mother's weekend it doesn't count as her weekend but when the 2nd weekend of the month... View More
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answered on Nov 30, 2022
Every other weekend is exactly what it sounds like. Numbered weekends are different. In order for an attorney to correctly interpret what your parenting plan says, you should set up a consultation so they can review the plan and give you advice based on what it says.
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answered on Nov 29, 2022
It will be marital property. Short answer: don't do it. Get divorced and then purchase a house.
His stuff can I throw it away?
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answered on Nov 26, 2022
This depends on what your divorce decree says. Your divorce decree probably gives him a deadline by which to get his belongings. If I were you, I would reach out to his family again with a drop dead deadline and tell him that you will get rid of the belongings by a certain date if they do not come... View More
The motion to withdraw and the certificate of notice, already e-filed with the court, incorrectly refers to me as the plaintiff a couple of times. Says that she has sent the notice to the defendant's lawyer (WHICH IS HERSELF) Because I AM the defendant. List my ex husband as the plaintiff,... View More
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answered on Nov 20, 2022
You can and should reply with correct information. If the motion to withdraw is granted, the information on the notice to withdraw will be used to send you future notifications in the case, so you need to make sure that that is correct. Your attorney should not yell and curse at you. That is... View More
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answered on Nov 20, 2022
If you pay the amount owed, the license will be reinstated.
Father-in-law said, according to his Georgia attorney, my husband's portion could not be left to me (spouse) should he predecease his father. It could only go to his remaining 3 children or progeny of me and my husband. Is this true? My husband told his father he would want me to receive... View More
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answered on Nov 18, 2022
Your father-in-law could choose to set up his bequest so you could inherit if your husband passes away before his father. His choice to not do that is an intentional one.
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answered on Nov 14, 2022
No. She doesn't have to include you in her will.
We were divorced August 19, 2022-all personal property was supposed to be removed in 30 days.
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answered on Nov 13, 2022
It's possible the property was forfeited and you may be able to get rid of it. You can consult with an attorney who can review your documents and give you advice.
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answered on Nov 10, 2022
You need to contact an attorney who can review your documents and give you advice.
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answered on Nov 10, 2022
The judge doesn't ever make anyone represent themselves. If you cannot afford an attorney, the court does not assign you an attorney in a family law case. You can contact legal aid to see if pro bono representation is available, or you can try to hire an attorney who will pursue... View More
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answered on Nov 10, 2022
Yes, a temporary hearing can always be requested.
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answered on Nov 10, 2022
No, it is not.
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answered on Nov 9, 2022
The class is required for all divorcing parents of children. However if the decree gets signed without one party having taken the class, that does not invalidate the divorce.
I live here in Georgia. The child was born in Oklahoma. A walmart DNA test showed I was the father. My son was 2 months old when it was done. The paperwork was started and they refuse to finish it.
My son is 7 months old. The mother and my son lived with me in Georgia for 2.5 months and... View More
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answered on Nov 5, 2022
You need to contact an attorney in Oklahoma as soon as possible. In most states, a child that is born during the marriage is legally the husband's child, so you probably do not have any rights.
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