My husband and I are separated we have a car in both our names how can I get his portion of the car note?

Do you have any children together? How long have you been married? You can try, first, to reach a settlement about this and whatever issues are...

What are reasons alimony are awarded?

The Court will consider all of the following factors: • The ability of the parties seeking alimony to be wholly or partly self-supporting; • ...

Need guidance on how and what petition to file to get the courts to allow me to get my child a passport.

I think the fastest route is trying to gain his cooperation (a strongly worded letter from an attorney, perhaps?), but you can file a motion with...

Single mother of 3 teenagers, separated 2 years after 25+ year marriage. No money for an attorney, help. What am I entitled to?

In addition to the other good advice folks have been giving, you might consider contacting some of the pro bono (free) service providers to get...

Custody

Document. Document. Document. If your son's father is not exercising visitation, you can't make him, but you would be surprised how many...

Hearing on motion for temporary orders child support

I agree with most of what Mr. Koslow said, except that in some jurisdictions the pendente lite (or temporary) hearing can be held at the same time...

My new husband wants to adopt my kids

I agree with Mr. Russell. To secure your entitlement to the past due child support, you should consider having it reduced to judgment through a...

Is my District of Columbia legal separation recognized in the state of Maryland that does not have legal separation?

If you have a court order (or a signed separation agreement between yourself and your spouse), it will be recognized here in Maryland. As Mr....

Am I entitled to Alimony or spousal support

As others have said, there are a number of factors that impact a court's potential award of alimony (including those you mention). There is...

You should look for an experienced family law lawyer (also called domestic relations attorney or lawyer) in the county/city where you live, where...