Is an inheritance considered marital assets when the couple is divorced?

Inheritances are specifically excluded from Marital property. However, if the monies are commingled with other marital assets they may be...

Violating joint custody agreement

You can file to modify the joint custody arrangement/order based on a change of circumstances. You have already outlined the changes in your...

Good morning- yesterday I attended a pre-trial conference w/the Judge in a divorce case. There were three women w/a baby sitting

THE ISSUE OF AN "OPEN COURTROOM" IS CONSTITUTIONAL IN NATURE. UNLESS THERE ARE ISSUES THAT WOULD BE EMBARRASSING TO YOUR CHILDREN, IT IS HIGHLY...

What kind of evidence do I need to present at a small claims inquest?

i DO NOT BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN SIMPLY SUE IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT. i BELIEVE THAT YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION TO CONFIRM THE ARBITRATOR'S AWARD. THAT IS...

Child custody

If he files papers seeking custody, he will very likely lose. If he is seeking visitation, the Court's are loathe to completely deny him, despite...

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Hello sir/madam, Today was the first attempt by someone to serve me divorce papers by my husband and i was unavailable.

If all that is being served is a summons and complaint, then there is no point in avoiding service. If I were to represent you I would find out...

I have sole custody of my 2 kids. What legal rights does an absent, uninvolved, father with a criminal violent history have?

The Father would have the right to seek visitation with the children, but you may very well determine that any contact with him is not in their...

Is it ethic for an attorney to do this?

A lawyer must explain the entire legal process and the pros and cons of every action before taking that action. A lawyer may not intentionally ...

How long before my divorce is final?

The documents sit in the Clerk's office until they reach the top of the pile. They are reviewed and then presented to the Judge for signature. That...

Will a judge dismiss an order of protection case if the first divorce court date is a few days after it?

First, it is seldom a good idea to go to Court on your own. Second, the Family Court or Criminal Court will not dismiss her order of protection ...