I have a cartoon on my office wall. A bridegroom is walking out of the church with his bride. Another woman dressed as a bride looks at him from...

If we go to court do I have any rights? (Same sex married)

The law on paternity has changed, and changed again over the years, along with advances in medicine, DNA testing and now recognition of the rights...

Do I have a say in whether a new girlfriend is keeping my child without my knowledge?

There is probably a reason as to why 7,500 years of known human civilization laid down fairly strict guidelines surrounding marriage and...

Can I get a protection order rescinded or modified it so I can have visitation with my 14 year old daughter

An Order for protection from abuse (PFA) entered by consent cannot be modified without the agreement of the petitioner. Custody and visitation...

Alimony in Delaware is based on dependency. The economic basis of marriage is that two people form a partnership and rely on each other for...

Can a dad get the custody of his child?

Parents are the joint natural custodians of their children and neither parent has a presumption of a greater right to a child. Legal custody and...

How much can an Attorney charge to file a QDRO for back alimony?

A Delaware attorney should charge a flat fee or an hourly fee (plus costs) to prepare any legal document. It is not permissible to charge a client...

In need of divorce

A divorce is obtained in Delaware by filing a Petition for Divorce. The division and award of property acquired during the marriage requires that...

Why would I use a lawyer for modification of child support

Every child support petitioner in Delaware has a right to use the Delaware Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) to represent him or her in...

If I file a response to the petition NOW in order to get it in in time can I later ADD a request for alimony once I retain legal

Even if the Answer to the Petition for Divorce has already been filed, a party seeking alimony can file a Motion to Retain Jurisdiction for...