Am I compelled to pay the rent if I leave our rental home to seek separation from my spouse?

A landlord has recourse against all parties on the lease for payment of rent. So, if you both signed the lease, you are both obligated for the rent...

Jurisdiction challenge need help

Custody jurisdiction and support jurisdiction are two distinct things. Custody is controlled by the UCCJEA. Support is controlled by...

Can one file child support after a divorce 12 yrs later and children are now 17 and 22?

Parents cannot contract away the court's power to protect children. So, she can file for support even though the agreement says...

Im trying to see what can I do to sighn over my rights to my child...

You cannot sign away your obligation of child support. You can choose not to exercise parental rights of custody or visitation. You could...

If I was married for 16 yrs, and I have 27 yrs with my employer, how much of my pension is my ex wife entitled to?

Pensions can be divided a number of ways. The most frequently used method is the other spouse gets half of the marital portion. The marital...

Is it possible to get custody of my brothers girlfriends daughter? I am his sister and they are not married. The girl is 14

Yes, you can petition for custody. You would be a person with a legitimate interest. Although parents are preferred custodians, you could prove by...

Would leaving voluntarily = child abandonment even if I want to fight for custody?

One solution is to enter into a temporary agreement to separate. You could then move from the house without being charged with desertion. You...

Better to beat the deadline than test its elasticity. However, 17 looks good. Also note that a court does have power to grant leave for late...

Whats my chances of losing court appointed sole custody of my daughter?

It sounds like one judge understood the situation and ruled accordingly. A second judge should do likewise. With regard to custody, present...

Would a will override my rights to marital property?

For jointly titled property with rights of survivorship, the property passes to the survivor rather than by will. For jointly titled property...