Residuary Trust proceeds - How to title and manage

Most of the time I answer questions on Avvo I suggest that the person asking the questions seek the services of a professional. I would not even...

Ex(Catholic) wants to take me (Jewish) to court over religious ed of our children after agreeing last year. Do I have options?

There are no set rules when it comes to religious practices. However, if it was agreed that the religions of both parents must be respected I...

Which state has jurisdiction over a child support modification and a contempt action regarding religious education?

Based on the facts as you stated them, jurisdiction would be in Rhode Island. However, sometimes parties make an agreement as part of their...

Under the applicable statute, you would need a husband or grandparent to effectuate a termination and adoption with you if what you are interested...

Does the Vice Principal have the right to intimidate my child into signing on to Facebook to read her postings?

I don't believe they do, but I don't think it is a settled area of law either. It might also depend on whether or not the school is public or...

My husband and I were recently married. I have a 5 year old son from a previous relationship who my husband wants to adopt.

What you would be looking to do is a simultaneous adoption and termination of parental rights. The requirements are generally that the parent you...

I was rear ended and need some advice

If you were rear-ended the other party is almost certainly liable, though there are exceptions. You should not be responsible for the...

Why does my insurance company want me to see an independant physical therapist ?

I can't think of a good reason other than that the other party has low insurance coverage and your insurance company is anticipating that they may...

How to dissolve a common-law marriage?

That's a good question. I have done a few common law divorces and if both parties agree they are common law spouses the process is pretty much the...

Yes. It is theoretically possible that you can contact the attorney whose name is on the summons and negotiate a settlement on your own. However,...