My mom is the surviving spouse and her step daughter was named executor in the will. What is my mothers rights?

Previously, a surviving spouse could renounce his or her spouse's will in order to claim the intestate share of the deceased spouse's estate. Now...

What are the steps to file a legal separation/divorce? How likely will I get custody of my four year old child as a mother?

With regard to custody, in theory, the father and mother of the child stand on equal footing, as the "tender years doctrine" has been eliminated by...

Divorced for over 5 yrs. Can my ex take me back to court over child support that says in my divorce that I would not have to pay

.Both parents have an obligation to support their minor children, and/or severly disabled adult children. Although the obligation is typically paid...

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Both parents have an obligation to support their minor children, and/or severly disabled adult children. Although the obligation is typically paid...

If wife and husband agree with all terms and condition of their assets, does it has to go in front of a judge to finalize the di

A lawyer in Virginia is not permitted to represent both spouses in a divorce case, even if they are in total agreement on all issues. It is...

Car repossessed. Question about judgment.

What could be happening? In the circumstances, I would assume a judgment was entered against you for the deficiency in your absence. The...

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If you have a jury in a family custody case, what kind of power does the judge have?

I am not sure what you mean by "family custody case". There are no juries in divorce cases or child custody cases. The majority of child custody...

Should I file for chapter 7 bankruptcy?

When and whether to file bankruptcy depends upon a number of factors, including the following: amount and nature of debt; current income and...

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Do I have to notify my ex that I'm asking for custody at our parenting plan review before court?

It is not clear what the procedural posture of your case is. As the two parents were not married, I will assume the case is in front of a judge on...