An agreement that appears on its face to be valid is hard to overturn. You must prove fraud, mistake, duress, or "unconscionability." An...

After your divorce, you are off the hook, unless you have a written agreement in which you promised to pay her medical bills after divorce. This...

First, work-related child care expenses include both full-time work and part-time work. If the child-care is work-related, it's supposed to be...

I'm almost fifteen, and I really wanna live with my dad.... How do I make this happen?

This may sound unfair, but who you want to live with is only one -- an important one, but only one -- of many factors a court would consider in...

My wife has a tax identification number but I want to file separately

No law requires you to file jointly with your spouse. You are permitted to file separately -- but, as Mr. Koslow points out -- it might not make...

Where do I find previous cases (MD) where sexual abuse occur on children after the parent warned the courts of potential danger?

This is not a "do-it-yourself" situation. You have very serious and legitimate concerns. You also seem to understand that the 13-year old is a...

After a divorce can one continue to jointly own a property with one's former spouse.? If so, are there any possible negatives?

The others answers are correct. You are allowed to continue to own property with what will be your former spouse. However, by operation of law,...

My wife and I are going through a divorce, she just married a convicted sex offender last week, how do I press charges?

You should make an appointment right away to meet with an attorney with experience in these matters. You probably found the marriage license...

Can I receive a child support modification?

Yes, on the facts you have stated -- 1) joint physical custody now, but not at time of initial order, 2) wages $15,000 less than at time of...

Can a domestic violence protective order affect the petitioner trying to obtain a security clearance?

It is unlikely there would be adverse impact on your security clearance, but the best approach, the one that protects you best, is to report this...