If I get separated from my spouse and move out, can I still purchase a home without it being considered marital property?

Check with a Florida divorce attorney to fully understand your rights in this matter. Generally, until a divorce action is finalized, any assets...

My 16yr old daughter wants to possibly live with me. But we aren't sure how her adoptive parents will react. What is best soluti

Consult with a California attorney to determine your rights in this matter. Generally, once your parental rights are terminated, as they would...

I'm a bio mother of a amazing 7 year old boy and I unknowingly signed over my rights to my sister 3 years ago!

Congratulations on turning around your life. When you say you signed over your rights what type of procedure was involved. Was there a court...

Consult with a criminal defense lawyer in Ohio who is familiar with the particular courthouse. If nothing else, you should contact the courthouse...

What are my options if I feel I am not getting a fair trial for custody?

As soon as I read you have a lawyer, I could not continue much more. Your attorney will know far more about the nuances and details of your case...

Going through a divorce and wrecked my husbands car. He is a marine living in CA and i live in TN.

So, he lets you use his car to go back to Tennessee. You wreck the car. You agreed to make payments on the car. You even continued making...

Child custody

Frankly, this is a question I have not encountered prior to your posting. This particular question seems to be more of a civil matter, than family...

If the Supreme Court were to take all the same-sex marriage bans as a case, could they make a ruling legalizing it federally?

This is more a constitutional question, as posed, than family law. I have accordingly moved it to that area.

How would one go about dropping their second last name? My last name is hyphenated and it can be annoying at times.

If your permanent address is Massachusetts, you may want to start in that state. Most jurisdictions have application procedures to change one's...

Husband got mistress pregnant. Is that going to help me out in court? Will I get spousal support if I take him to court?

Your attorney has the most information to make sense of the circumstances you have detailed. That person is best qualified to answer your...