What should I do if me and my kids father have joint custody and he recently went to jail.

Unless his wife is a party to your court action, she has no legal right to keep them. You will likely need to move the Court to modify the current...

How long does emancipation take?

In Virginia you have to be at least 16 before you may apply for emancipation. Google Mary Commander, she is an emancipation lawyer in Virginia and...

Default divorce judgement while out of country.

Mr. Doyle and Mr. Kim have given you sterling advice. I would add that if you have not been served and believe that you can avoid service by...

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If you had a dyfs case & it was dismissed at court kids returned can they still ask me for urine screens ????

Mr. Popovich has provided excellent advice. To refuse to cooperate would cause suspicions to grow and you could end up going through another court...

How do I go about filing for child support if the dad is in another state and can I also request that he signs his rights over?

Speaking with a family law attorney in Minnesota will help you better understand your rights under state law. Generally, child support is...

In Texas,how can I protect my assets before marriage and without using a prenup? What type of lawyer handles this process?

Ms. Vanauken has provided you valuable advice. I would only add that you may want to speak with a trust attorney to see if your assets may be...

Do I have to return an engagement ring that was given on my birthday and can I counter sue?

First, consult with and hire a Virginia attorney to help you understand your rights under state law. Generally, there are two schools of thought...

If the attorney has entered an appearance, the information is now available to you both. If not, your attorney should be communicating with her. ...

HOW TO PROTECT AN INHERITANCE TO ONE SPOUSE FROM COMMUNITY PROP DEBT IN BANKRUPTCY

This is more appropriately a bankruptcy question. I have removed it to that area.

Is it my primary residence?

Presuming this relates to a divorce filing, if you meet the residency requirement of the new state, then you may claim that state as your...