When parents have joint legal custody of a child, both parents participate in making major decisions regarding the child’s upbringing. Decisions...

Will i be able to get joint legal and physical custody?

In making initial custody determinations, courts will consider the following factors: ·The parents' ability to agree, communicate and cooperate...

How to enforce compliance with marital property agreement

Your ex-wife is in violation of the property settlement agreement. First you must review the agreement to see if there is any language regarding...

Is there any way to recoup the dollars that the judge awarded me? If not what is the point of this whole process then?

The Court has the discretion to enforce an order by ordering a party to pay support, debt, and other obligations through numerous means. This...

I am named in my father in-laws will. It has my husbands name then "and/or" my name stated. What does the "and/or" mean?

First, it would be necessary to review the Last Will and Testament, as there may be language that guides the Executor on how to distribute the...

My question is about divorce and alimony

In setting forth alimony, the court shall consider, but not be limited to, the following factors: (1) The actual need and ability of the...

How do we prove that financial changes for child support & alimony amount?

Modification of his support obligations. To modify support, a party must show that there has been a substantial change of circumstances warranting...

If your agreement is silent, you still may have your alimony obligation terminated/modified based upon your ex-spouse’s cohabitation. Pursuant to...

When a payee in an alimony matter remarries, can his new spouse be obligated to help with alimony payments to the former spouse?

In setting forth alimony, the court shall consider, but not be limited to, the following factors: (1) The actual need and ability of the parties...

What is fastest and cheapest way...under the aforementioned circumstances to get my divorce?

If many of your issues are settled, as you note in your post, then your divorce has the potential to be very short and inexpensive. You should...