Child support and remarriage

Child support is determined based upon the gross income of both parents of the child. If one parent remarries, the income of the new spouse is not...

What does the court mean when they order a "Substance Abuse Evaluations?"

A substance abuse evaluation is generally ordered when the court is concerned that the defendant could have a substance abuse problem with drugs or...

Do I file for child support?

You are entitled to child support. The question is not whether or not you can receive child support; it is how much. Child support is based upon...

Am I entitled to anything when divorcing my husband in Virginia? He is the only one working and abusing me in the process.

You need to consult with a local divorce attorney in your area to discuss your situation. Most lawyers will provide free initial consultations,...

What can I do to dispute? What is the worse that could happen given that we are in two separate states?

You should consult with an attorney who practices family law in the jurisdiction where the petition was filed. You can discuss Kentucky law and...

Can a prospective tenant be held to a lease if they were told that it was not a lease but in fact a pre-lease?

You need to obtain a copy of the document your daughter signed and take it to an attorney for review. However the document is described, the court...

I signed a lease and the lady contacted me back and said that I would need a guarantor and I thought about it and don't want it

If the landlord won't release you, perhaps you can find someone to live there to make payments - a sub lease. Even better if you could find a...

Assuming that the FMV of the mobile home is close to the assessed value, keeping the mobile home could be a challenge. If there is less that...

How do I get a misdemeanor for a bad check off my record

If you are found guilty of a misdemeanor in Virginia, the conviction stays on your record forever (unless you get a pardon from the Governor, which...

Bankruptcy

You must list the income of all individuals who reside in your home. If your brother and sister live with you, their income must be included, even...