Does the state have to appoint an attorney to you if you're a minor?

Usually, yes, an attorney should be appointed for the minor.

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Health Insurance Privacy

No, it isn't OK for the benefit administrator to get private health/medical information and give it to anyone, including a parent. Certain billing...

I have been married for 12 years, in the service, want to divorce my wife but don't want to let her aground. what to do?

The simplified answer is: you divide the debts and assets fairly equally, and you provide something monthly (or thereabouts) to your wife to help...

How can I get my license back for non support payment even after my children's mother has dropped child support?

You have to go back to court and ask for a modification of your child support obligation, which you should do anyway because your situation has...

I think I just answered this question, but it bears repeating: AVOID talking to DCFS and do not sign anything unless and until your privately paid...

Can dcfs take my child after 4 months without contact of a report?

AVOID talking to DCFS and do not sign anything unless and until your privately paid attorney tells you otherwise. Be polite, but do not let them...

If I am legally separated, and my husband signed personal guarantees, and now there is a lawsuit, can they come after me?

If you were legally separated at the time your husband incurred the obligation without your knowledge or consent, then you shouldn't be on the hook...

Can my "soon to be ex wife" change my kids last name?

You wife cannot make this change without consent of the court, and I think it would be unusual for a court to allow the children's names to be...

Possible joint custody, or any at all?

It is never to late to be a good dad to a young child! Of course, you can file for custody/visitation; however, custody at this point would be...

Certainly, you can file for divorce while still living together, most people do. What you should not do, it proceed without at least having an...