Divorce filing

On "ecourts" you can find the document packages you can download. Just complete them and file. The two big problems are that if you fill them in...

Can a parent ask for child support while other spouse is deployed

That is a tough question to answer. Depending upon your jurisdiction, you may have a soldiers and sailors relief act which slows down or stops...

What does the term "said answer" mean in the summons paperwork that I received in Ohio state

"Said answer" is evidence of a grammatical style reminiscent of language used in old American courts. "Said" means a future reference to a past,...

Can I relocate to another state before filing for divorce

You are asking how to perpetrate a crime. Or, you are seeking legal advice how to save yourself from abuse. How this is perceived hinges upon...

Double-Jeopardy?!?!?!

California courts rely heavily on federal payments for child neglect and abuse proceedings, so expect the dependency case to linger for a while. As...

You are very lucky in these economic times to be forced to work under a contract. However, the contract controls and breaking the contract will...

Is it possible to respond to a divorce petition after missing the deadline in WA state

In the ordinary course, every state's civil practice code includes statutes that allow to vacate a default or erroneous judgment. So much...

I am having repeated problems with my new car, what are Texas lemon laws

There is a variety of federal law that applies in cases of motor vehicle sales fraud. One requires the placement of a window sticker that...

Can a parent terminate his or her parental rights under OR family laws

Applying national CAPTA principles and the way local social services agencies operate, probably not. First, an investigation is not a...

Can I automatically lose custody of my children because of an affair under PA child custody laws

Ordinarily no. For adultery to impact upon custody, there has to be an adverse impact upon the child. Otherwise, a judge's custodial decision...