I'm going through a divorce. My soon to be ex is trying to force me to change my name back.: He says he can legally do so. I told him he can't. Who's right? Honestly I don't want to go through the hastle of changing it all back when in all likely hood I'll most likely be getting married to my boyfriend within the next year and just having to do the process all over again.
Melissa’s answer: You are not required to change your name in a divorce case. You can keep your last name the same or you can request restoration of your former name. The choice is yours to make.
What are the steps for my husband to adopt my son?: My son's birth father signed his rights away to my ex-husband during our divorce a few years back . The judge gave my ex husband legal rights. Now my exhusband has decided he does NOT want to be the legal father, My husband wants to adopt him. What steps do we need to take? My son lives with me in Florida and the ex lives in Tennessee,
Melissa’s answer: It sounds like you need help with a step-parent adoption, but you really should consult with an attorney near you so that he/she can review whatever legal orders are currently in place. Good luck!
If i have primary custody of the the children, does my wife have to pay me child support? Even if I make more than her?: I make about $25,000.00 more than my wife so I'm wondering if I am the primary, does she have to pay me child support since I'll have my children more than her.
Melissa’s answer: Yes, child support would be granted regardless of whether the primary caregiver of the children is the mother or the father. You should consult with an attorney near you for details specific to your case.