Hello. You can try and file a PFA on behalf of your kids against the g/f. Or, file for a modification of custody and see if that gets the attention of dad regarding who he chooses to have around his children. Best of luck!

In short, the legal answer is most often, it depends. Eventually can they, yes. Immediately can they, that depends on the exact facts and circumstances. I'd suggest retaining a local attorney skilled in family law and working with them to resolve the matter in its entirety.

Hello. Unmarried persons typically file in CS or JU court for paternity, custody, and child support. Many times because of financial reasons, they go through DHR first and let DHR handle the child support issues. Consulting with an attorney in your local area is not a bad idea. Best of luck!

Hello. The age of majority in Alabama is 19, not 18. So your divorce decree expired on that child once it reached 19 in October. Keep in mind what you file in April is about the year 2019, and it sounds like your ex would still claim him for the 2019 tax return. You may want to consult a licensed... View More

Hello, without reading your settlement agreement or decree, it is difficult to know how to answer. Normally there is language that protects the ex-spouse in your position so you can take him back to court for contempt e.g. non-payment of mortgage, etc. Foreclosure will not get your name off the... View More

Hello, it is difficult to know how to answer without reading the entire document. Does it mean the ex spouse will be covered under her own social security when she turns 62? Does it mean when her ex-husband turns 62 in a couple of years? It doesn't seem like leaving a 2 year gap is what was... View More

By graduating from a law school, passing the Bar exam and then be approved by the Bar.

But this is not a legal question.

If you were not able to determine this on your own, then being a lawyer is not for you

Hello. There is misinformation floating around regarding children and the age when children can "choose" who to live with. Children do not get to choose who they want to live with until they are no longer children, which is 19 in Alabama. That being said, the older a child is the more... View More

Hello, this is a good question for someone who practices in your local jurisdiction. They can give you the best advice on if a pre-birth test would be admissible to proving your husband is not the father. Best of luck!

Hello. It's difficult to know without looking at the decree or settlement agreement about the status of the lease. It may be valid unless there's a provision stating it can't be leased during that time period. Your son can enforce the decree once the time to sell has lapsed if the... View More

Hello. It varies depending on how in depth the settlement agreement needs to be drafted. It also depends on how uncontested is it? Have you and your spouse worked out all the details or do you expect the attorney to do that for you? Also, court costs vary from county to county so that depends on... View More

Hello. It depends. It sounds like your divorce is not final and alimony has not been awarded. If so, then her living with someone else seems important to her need of post-divorce support. If you have not already, you should seek counsel in your area to determine your best options regarding handling... View More

Hello, it sounds like you and your spouse signed a settlement agreement. So regardless of what a judge COULD HAVE done then, you settled before it got that far. That being said, the agreement says what it says. So 1) yes. 2) you can, but that is no longer the law unless he agrees in another... View More

Hello, alimony will terminate when the decree states that it stops. If it is withdrawn automatically from a paycheck, then you may need to have an attorney file a termination on your behalf. Best of luck!

Hello, you can call the Alabama State Bar and ask for a pro bono divorce attorney referral at 334-269-1515. It sounds you need to speak with an attorney in a confidential setting so you can s/he can discuss all the facts of your situation. Best of luck!

Hello, it is common in settlement agreements for parties to agree that the distinctions of "Mother" and "Father" are reserved for the two parties getting divorced. Those agreements are turned into orders. Trial judges have a lot of discretion in what they can order, and this is... View More

You have a lot of facts here, and they are all important to the questions you ask. You need an attorney to address these. Go to legal aid, or find the money to hire someone. If he has had sex with you after learning of your infidelity, he can't sue you on grounds of adultery. If he left you... View More

ALimony in gross or periodic alimony? The latter can be contested any time. The former cannot if it is in the nature of a property settlement after 30 days (or 4 months in the case of fraud or at any time if there is a fraud on the Court). I assume this is an Alabama judgement. You need a lawyer to... View More

In a custody battle the Court is charged with doing what is in the "best interest" of the child. You most certainly, under the circumstances alleged, have an argument that it would be in your child's best interest to be in your custody. You need to take action sooner rather than... View More

Hello, there is no way to file for an uncontested divorce without an attorney. You also cannot waive child support obligations without an extremely good reason. All three child support forms are mandatory, not optional, and must be filed with the divorce filings. You should have a consultation with... View More