My wife just received a settlement of $50,000.00 since were legally married am I entitled to half or a percentage of this?

A personal injury settlement during the marriage, while not treated as income for tax purposes would likely be construed to be marital property in...

My legal obligations for my husband's debt while divorcing.

Divorce doesn't really have an impact on the way a third-party creditor views the case. Needless to say, you should consult a local, experienced...

Father signed birth certificate knowing he isnt the biological father and we are unmarried can he get custody if seperate ?

Yes, he can in theory. Of course, establishing paternity is a separate issue. You should contact a local, experienced family law attorney to assist...

What is divorce?

Oh my. Desertion counts, but a final decree cannot be entered until after 1 year. Are you sure he is okay?

Can the noncustodial parent sign hippa forms for our son?

In most cases, a parent can sign such forms even if they are not the primary physical custodian, though not informing the other party in advance is...

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Will I be able to go for full legal custody of my oldest child if I'm unemployed?

If you go ahead and file for the divorce, you can file a motion with the complaint requesting pendente lite relief (relief pending the suit). As...

You should be good to go, but if you are concerned, you can retain an attorney for a consultation for low costs simply to review the documents....

How do I obtain a Legal Separation in the state of Virginia? A child is involved and I have filed custody

You should retain an attorney to assist you in drafting a separation agreement, if you believe the issues can be resolved that way. Most attorneys...

Marry in NY seperated shortly after for 4 years and live in VA and my spouse lives in NJ. Which state has jurisdiction?

I will defer to my colleague on whether NY and NJ has jurisdiction. Virginia's long arm statute grants personal jurisdiction where the parties...

Can I get any car payment money from my X

I would be cautious in filing a show cause if you have not made the payment. If you haven't followed the decree, it is unlikely the other party...