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When I signed my divorce papers I was a vulnerable adult. Is that legal and do I have a certain amount of time to nullify it?
answered on Dec 17, 2024
An attempt to re-open a dissolution of marriage case most likely has to be done within one year. You don't state what your objective is. Do you want to remain married or want an opportunity to begin the process anew? It will certainly be challenging, time consuming and expensive.
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I was left penniless and homeless in July 2023. I thought the judge would be fair so represented myself but my ex spent 40k on an attorney and the results are not great. He's now withholding my children and my belongings from me. I haven't spoken to my children in 4 months, and I was... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2024
For him to spend $40,000 on attorneys and you nothing seems unusual. I am sorry, but you cannot expect an attorney to donate > $40,000 in legal services to clean up this situation for you. I am not even sure how much can be done. I suggest you hire a lawyer to evaluate your situation to see... View More
Side, who resides in NC, Northstar kinship foster placement I believe it was called, however a little over 2 years ago, she returned my son back to me, to MN, she just couldn't handle him anymore, he became to much in other words, and I wanted nothing more then to have my son back, she got him... View More
Kids are 21 & 19 and live out of state.
answered on Oct 25, 2024
The next of kin will be responsible for the body, regardless of their location.
answered on Oct 18, 2024
This largely depends on two things: whether or not the other parent has court-ordered parenting time, and if so, whether or not the other parent agrees to the move out of state. If the non-moving parent has court ordered parenting time, it is usually required that the parent seeking to move file a... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2024
If you were representing yourself, you don't get sworn as if you were as witness.
I am not on my older child's birth certificate, but I am on my youngest. She is threatening to leave the state.
answered on Sep 29, 2024
It seems you will need to establish paternity as to the oldest and get a custody order as to both. Take care. Rob Kane. Minnesota Family Law Attorney. You can get the help of a limited-scope lawyer, which means that the lawyer helps you as a coach or advisor, and you still represent yourself, or... View More
After court proceedings were over I noticed that the DANCO ordered that I can not trespass to my own home. This was not brought up in court. I have a disabled child that needs to be home and court is still weeks away. I called everywhere with no answers. The pub def said she’d work on it but has... View More
answered on Sep 25, 2024
No, you cannot just show up to court and talk to the judge. There is a process that this would need to go through to modify the DANCO to allow you to go home. Modification would require a formal motion that would be served on the prosecutor and might also require an actual court hearing. Until... View More
Hello! I have a J2 visa - my husband kicked me out of the house. He is a narcissist, he was a psychological terror for almost 2 years, I am sure he cheated on me too. I work and I am fine. But I would like to know what I can do to stay here legally and disassociate myself from him.
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answered on Sep 18, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. If you're on a J2 visa, your legal status is tied to your husband's J1 visa. However, you may have options to remain in the U.S. independently. You could consider applying for a change of status, such as an adjustment to a work visa or student... View More
Talk to her she lied to get the hro on me saying I followed her and her child .but she has not had her son for 5 years she took and sold every thing in my home and I don't know what to do
answered on Aug 21, 2024
Your ex what? Wife? Girlfriend? Why can't you just block her? How did she take and sell everything in your home? So many questions. An attorney may evaluate your situation if you are planning on hiring one.
He is going for full legal and physical custody of their 3 !/2 year old son because he was and is the primary caretaker. She is threatening him that if he goes away for the weekend with their son, she can make a case against him because they will be staying with us. (The grandparents, his mom and... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2024
This seems to be a tense situation. If your son's wife just gave him divorce papers, he does not have to move out right away, but maybe it's better if he does. I don't know what type of case she thinks she can make, but taking a child to his grandparents' house doesn't seem threatening.
It is a vehicle that I co own with my ex husband who I do not talk to because he is abusive
answered on Aug 15, 2024
You can be removed from a car loan as co-owner. Most likely, the other owner will need to refinance the vehicle. The loan company is not going to allow you to walk away.
Do I have to disclose my move to the judge and my soon to be ex before I'm moved into my new residence before the divorce is finalized?
answered on Aug 13, 2024
The court and other party need to be promptly informed of your change of address.
1) My wife was physically & emotionally abusive with me for several years—especially from Spring ‘20 until she walked out in Nov. ‘22. Her abuse caused damage to a hip I had replaced in ‘19 & has left me dealing with the joys of complex PTSD. I was a scared, emotional wreck &... View More
answered on Aug 9, 2024
Unfortunately, it seems you are in a very difficult position. I apologize, but I am not sure what guidance can be given on a free online Q and A. Trying to set aside the default judgment may be an option if it wasn’t that long ago. If she left you in '22, an OFP seems untimely, unless the... View More
I am safe but sometimes question that statement for my mental health and do feel uncomfortable around some of my parents. They have told me im fine and will not give permission for me to stay with someone. I feel like I need out of the house for a tinny bit for safety and to feel comfortable again.... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2024
If you are a minor, you parents are in control. If you are being abused reach out trusted authority figures.
answered on Jul 16, 2024
Citizens report the incident to law enforcement, law enforcement conducts an investigation (if appropriate), prosecutors decide if criminal charges are to be filed. In most cases, family court is where these situations are addressed not criminal court.
Hard getting into a place when i show obligation to mortgage in a house i dont live.
I've lived with my kids, my sister etc. Is he in contempt of court ? can i sue him ? What can I do
answered on Jul 6, 2024
I have no doubt it is stressful. That is why I and other attorneys try to ensure everything is final (or easily finalized) when the judgment is signed. Did you have an attorney 15 years ago?
Obviously, you can try to convince him to take you off the mortgage yourself. You could hire an... View More
I am self-representing because I can't get a lawyer and it is not a criminal matter so not entitled to one. Can I submit a motion requesting the court to appoint me a lawyer since he is pushing this to trial? What steps do I need to take to create/submit a motion? Dakota County MN for court... View More
answered on Jul 4, 2024
In most civil cases, you do not have the right to a court-appointed attorney. This includes dissolution (divorce), custody/parenting time, and child support cases. In these cases you have the option to hire a private attorney. Some organizations use a sliding scale to charge for legal services... View More
Jackie has no criminal record. Jackie voluntarily decided to seek help at a 30-day residential program in her internal concern for misuse of alcohol. Jackie’s ex husband is emotionally abusive. After Jackie expressed her desire for a treatment program Jackie’s ex seemed to be fully supportive... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2024
If proper arrangements were made and it was successfully completed, it seems unlikely a mom with 50/50 (who agreed to custody voluntarily) and admit themselves to a residential treatment center would lose custody rights. She has several options when the other parent isn’t following a court order,... View More
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