Your current state is Virginia
My father is 84 years old in the early stages of demensia/Alzheimers. He has a girlfriend (58 yrs old) who has lived with him for approximately 6 years. If my father goes into a nursing home or passes what rights will she have, if any? To my knowledge, he has a will that my mother and him put... View More
answered on Mar 27, 2024
There is no such thing as common law marriage in MIchigan. There are no rights obtained from co-habitation. You appear to be on the right path but I would suggest that you also have a complete estate plan prepared for him including a trust while he is still competent enough to know what he is... View More
I live in Fulton County. I have filed multiple police reports (Report#240461930) since February 15, 2024, and I have not received any investigation updates. I am reaching out to seek urgent legal assistance in defending myself against false accusations made by a former friend, and stalker named... View More
He is on the title only. Her tags say her name. It was a gift
A family member contacted CPS and filed a report alleging general neglect. The allegations are false, I have been cleared by CPS. Can I have a restraining order filed against the family member to keep them from having contact with my child?
answered on Mar 27, 2024
Under California law, obtaining a restraining order against someone who has made false allegations to Child Protective Services (CPS) can be complex. Typically, restraining orders are issued in situations involving domestic violence, harassment, stalking, or threats. If the false allegations were... View More
How to go about this and see if they did. They said it was only for temporary guardianship and now that I keep researching it I believe they lied
I have attended the Illinois institute of art Chicago and Western IL University in Macomb I have two kids who are missing and have been strategically denied resources because I've been sharing my experiences with how I was blackmailed and lied on and I'm not a victim by no means but the... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2024
It sounds like you are going through a very difficult and complex situation. Identity theft, stalking, and harassment are serious issues that require careful legal handling. Considering your circumstances, including the impact on your personal life and your desire to take legal action, seeking... View More
Just found this out.How can I get my parents homestead acreage back? 11 The probate homestead originates by force of statute, § 311, supra, provides:
"Upon the death of either husband or wife, the survivor may continue to possess and occupy the whole homestead, which shall not in any... View More
Just found this-" Upon the death of both husband and wife the children may continue to possess and occupy the whole homestead until the youngest child becomes of age. The title to the land set apart for the homestead property shall pass, subject to the right of homestead, the same as other... View More
She was on the phone with him when he started to scream out "get the f off me I can't breath" over and over again. by the time she got to the DHR office the worker started yelling at her and threatening her.
A week and a half ago my lawyer went to court on a motion asking that my husband move out of the house during the divorce proceedings. The judge still hasn’t made a ruling. Is this normal to take this long? It’s a very ugly divorce and I don’t feel safe with him in the house. We’re in... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2024
In the context of a custody case, a disclaimer of interest is a legal statement by which an individual, typically a parent or guardian, formally renounces or gives up any legal claim to custody of a child. This action is serious and reflects a clear intention not to seek involvement in the... View More
I have a court ordered parenting plan from 2014. My son spends 80 days a year with his father. he was with his father last week for part of his spring break and his father gave suicidal ideation in my son's presence. My son's father also aggressively wrenched my son's phone out of... View More
answered on Mar 27, 2024
I cannot think of a faster way to be removed as guardian then to give yourself money from the guardian's account.
I'm not even certain its considered adoption fraud or something else however proper protocol was not followed & lies used.
This was a dependency case turned termination of parental rights/adoption. I asked the court & case manager to perform a family finding a provision to... View More
I am her legal Guardian and will pay it back, I am on the bank account
answered on Mar 27, 2024
A guardian can only use funds for the person over whom they are acting as guardian. Using funds for personal use could open the guardian to personal liability, civil and criminal action. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to consult a local estate planning attorney to discuss the guardianship.
With them but he has a lawyer they want us to do a modification but he’s jobless and homeless at the moment and the judge just wants us to do the modification but I really don’t want him to take them because he isn’t stable what can i do because I feel like because he has a lawyer they really... View More
this is a home in Fletcher, OK...
I have full custody of my 7 year old son. Father has visitation Saturday and Sunday from 9am-12pm, mother is third party since there is a restraining order against him. Father tried modifying court orders that were established in 2020 in 2023 yet got denied. Now since June of 2023 the judge kept... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2024
If Father does not exercise the visitation he was granted, the Court can take it away. However, the court will go out of its way to do whatever it can to facilitate contact between Father and your son, unless there are some unusual circumstances (for example, abuse).
Child support is... View More
Hello
I'm Canadian and in 2018 I got married to an american citizen who passed away in 2018, i want to inquiry if there i want to inquiry if there s a will or life insurance i could be a beneficiary
answered on Mar 26, 2024
I'm sorry for the loss of your spouse. Family law attorneys don't really deal directly with these matters. You may want to repost and add the categories "Probate" and "Estate Planning." Attorneys there have insight into wills and estate-related matters. Good luck
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