I am trying to communicate with my mother. Her "hired help" will not give her my messages. Is there anything I can do?

I am sorry you are faced with this. I would suggest that you speak with an attorney that handles elder care / elder abuse laws. I have remarked...

If my ex-wife and I agree to clarify a few items in our divorce agreement after being divorced for over 17 years, what then?

You should work with an attorney to reduce everything to writing and submit it to the court as final agreement for Judgment or if you have a final...

If husband has won money in lottery do I get some of that as well as equity of sold house ect.

I am sorry you are faced with this. Your post includes a lot of questions / information. If you file for divorce he will be served by a process...

Do I need a contract about how funds in a savings account can be used? When should I get a real estate lawyer?

Congratulations, that is wonderful. I would strongly suggest that you and your boyfriend execute a cohabitation agreement which addresses not only...

Child support modification

I agree with my colleague; you should run the guidelines to determine all possible outcomes as you want to ensure there is not a scenario that...

My friends wife wants to get alimony. they have been separated for seven years but not divorced. he left her after she cheated

Alimony is very fact specific. The fact that they have been living apart for 7+ years will be a factor however that may be favorable to his...

Is it worth proving I added more equity to my husbands home after 6 years of marriage than he did in 15 if not on deed?

I am sorry you are faced with this. However if you are working with an attorney then you should direct tour questions to him/her. I wish you all...

I am getting divorced and my wife has a trust. Does that impact child support?

I am sorry you are faced with this. It depends on the terms of the trust. If she is receiving income and/or had the right to withdraw principle...

Under new child support guideline, will the depreciation of the rental property count as expenses for child support?

The answer is possibly. Depends on the situation and inclination of the court. I would suggest that you have a CPA/Tax professional look at his...

I am sorry that you are faced with this. While fraud may be a grounds for annulment, and more research would have to be performed, I do not believe...