I am involved in a divorce case where my estranged wife has raised an application claiming abandonment and refusal to provide maintenance and welfare for our children. However, I have consistently fulfilled my responsibilities and have evidence, such as payment receipts, insurance documents, and... View More

I'm dealing with a legal issue in Cullman, AL, where DHR took my child after I failed a drug test, even though my child initially passed hers. While staying over at a friend's house (not our residence), a woman broke in and falsely claimed a child was around drugs, leading to police... View More

I have been separated from my spouse for over 25 years, and he has served time in prison during this period. I want to proceed with a divorce, but he refuses to agree to it. I have not yet consulted an attorney, and I'm unsure why he is against the divorce. What steps can I take to obtain a... View More

I got married in September 2024, and my husband is undocumented. We agreed that I would sponsor him for his green card, but after two months of our marriage, he stopped financial support. I am unable to work due to a mental disability, and I require financial assistance for my needs and... View More

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answered on Apr 20, 2025

You have legal options to address the jewelry situation as taking your personal property without permission may constitute theft or conversion under California law, even within a marriage. Filing a police report documenting the value and circumstances of the taken jewelry would establish an... View More

Why am I required to attend a detention court hearing in Indiana? My children were removed from a cousin's care following an incident where my cousin pulled a starter pistol on my 13-year-old and then made false accusations against me. My daughter is now in a diagnostic facility. What can I... View More

I am facing an issue where Missouri has emancipated my child, but Puerto Rico is still requiring me to pay child support. I am wondering why the court gets involved in this matter and how I can address the situation between these two jurisdictions.

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answered on Apr 21, 2025

The court becomes involved in your case due to the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA), which governs child support matters across different jurisdictions. Puerto Rico is considered a "state" under UIFSA, which includes "a state of the United States, the District of... View More

I live with both parents, but one parent may be considered unfit due to a history of domestic violence. They were recently arrested for simple assault, and a court case is pending. Despite this, we are planning to file for joint custody. How might the recent arrest and history of violence influence... View More

I have full custody of my child, who lives with me. There is no formal custody order, and the child's father is only involved through a court-ordered child support arrangement. According to this arrangement, he is responsible for reimbursing a percentage of unreimbursed medical expenses. My... View More

Rand Scott Lieber
answered on Apr 20, 2025

Just send the bill. He can ask for an explanation but that doesn’t change his obligation to pay his share. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

I was not served until the day of court, where DSS presented my criminal cases and medical records. The court granted temporary custody of my son to my stepfather, and now I can't even take my son out for activities, like going to McDonald's. I want to go out of town to earn money for a... View More

Can a Mississippi chancery judge sign a drug and alcohol writ for someone to enter rehab and then terminate their parental rights while they are undergoing treatment, even after family members requested a continuance until the person completes rehab? The person had not complied with CPS for some... View More

I want to file a lawsuit against CYFD for violating my 4th and 14th amendment rights and trafficking my children, which began in 2018. I am seeking to bring my children home and file a writ of review. I have not consulted with any legal professionals yet, and I'm unaware of any existing... View More

I'm currently involved in a CYFD case in New Mexico where my children were removed due to an anonymous report claiming our home was dirty. I still have custody but only get visitation for one hour and a half a week due to short staffing. This has been a 3-year battle that has significantly... View More

Hello, we are a family of 4 people. Me , my husband and two sons . we came to America in March 2023 under the cbp one program, and after a while we submitted the I 589 form where the main husband But in December 2023, the youngest son was diagnosed with liver cancer, heptoblastoma, after 4 courses... View More

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answered on Apr 19, 2025

Yes, you may be able to file Form I-485 for humanitarian reasons with your son as the principal applicant due to his serious medical condition. Form I-485 can be used for various types of green card applications, including those based on humanitarian grounds. This could potentially allow you to... View More

In my divorce papers, it states that my current partner cannot spend the night when the children are in my custody. If we get married, would this clause still be in effect, considering the agreement has not been changed since my divorce was finalized?

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answered on Apr 19, 2025

You need to have an attorney review your agreement and give advice. If a specific person was named and stated could not br around the children, marrying that person does not negate that clause.

I am a U.S. citizen living in Michigan and recently married a Canadian man in February 2025 in Manitoba, Canada. I never lived in Canada, and the relationship was never consummated. After learning about his background, including issues with fraud and being banned from entering the U.S., I returned... View More

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answered on Apr 19, 2025

You appear to have grounds for annulment in Michigan based on fraud, as your Canadian husband concealed significant information about his background that would have affected your consent to marry. When consent of one spouse was obtained by fraud, and the couple did not live together voluntarily... View More

I am trying to appeal a guardianship case for my grandmother, who was placed in a nursing home with a court-appointed guardian. I was never notified about her situation until last year. My guardianship case was dismissed two days ago, not due to any fault on my part, but because her children... View More

I got a DNA test from a state-approved facility, and the child is in DEFAX custody. DEFAX is requesting I take another DNA test, even though I have already paid for and obtained a state-approved DNA test, which is not being used at all. Why would I need to take another DNA test?

I am seeking full custody of my 2-year-old child as I plan to divorce my husband, who is in the military and doesn't spend much time with our child during his days off. I am a stay-at-home mother, providing full-time care for my child, and we currently live together. How can I achieve full... View More

I am a retired teacher in New Jersey and have been married for 50 years. I earned my degree before the marriage, and the district paid for additional courses, which added to my pension. How is my pension divided during a divorce, considering these factors?

Richard Diamond
answered on Apr 19, 2025

Lets start with the fact that you were married for 50 year and presumably, 100% of your employment as a teacher occurred during your marriage. As to your education prior to your 50 years of marriage, its meaningless as to how a judge will divide up the pension benefits. As to your educational... View More

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I am 17 years old, living in Tennessee, and my parents have an open CPS case. They want to send me to state custody because they claim I'm too hard to handle. My parents have physically harmed me by choking and pulling my hair. The police said they couldn't do anything due to lack of... View More