Yes, the Colorado court's order should be enough to show government agencies and other third parties that your name has changed. As my colleague...

In Georgia, that is not sufficient to establish parentage. Georgia is one of the few states that uses a process called "legitimation". If the...

In Arizona, divorce records are kept by the court that granted the divorce. You or he should check online for the county where the divorce was...

I agree with Ms. Katz's analysis. If a child is born during a marriage that was performed via government-issued license, both spouses have parental...

Are there any ways to leave home because of your parents being abusive or neglectful and not be pulled back into it??

You may want to consider seeing whether you friend would like you to tell her school counselor or her therapist what you have seen and heard. Your...

Can my wife and I sign something to not split our property evenly, like if I buy the house under my name and not hers

Yes, as my colleague said, this can be done through a post-nuptial agreement. Such agreements need to be carefully planned, drafted and executed....

What legal obligations are there for in-law rommate, when getting divorced? Who used to pay rent, but stopped?

If you attempt to "evict" your in law now, that could boomerang and cause you to appear less sympathetic to the judge. It is best to act carefully,...

Missed deadline to file opposition. Now what?

This is a situation in which you need to act quickly, and act with the help of an attorney if at all possible. Now that you have learned about the...

What should I do if the mother of my child refuses to take my daughter back on the agreed date?

If your child was born within the State of Georgia, and if you and the other parent have never been married to each other, you have no custody...

What happens if i refuse to give my daughter back to her mother if she has proven her self unfit

I agree with the advice given by the preceding attorneys. If you withhold your child without seeking help from the court you risk being held in...