Married parents are divorcing. When married they put together and gave me money to buy a house. Now they are divorcing?

Under the facts you've stated, it is a gift to you and should not be included in any division of assets during the divorce proceedings.

I agree with Mr. Hopkins. You do not have a claim against your husband's mistress. You can file for divorce against your husband though. That's...

I'm a single mother of two daughters, the father is on birth certificate, but we never married, do I need his permission to move

Unless the Father has gone through a court proceeding to legitimate your daughters, the Father has no rights to custody and there are no...

What happens?

If you are the one who was granted the restraining order then you can text the person without being in trouble. It does not void the restraining...

Can the parent with physical custody take minor children out of state on vacation without notifying the jt custody parent?

Unless the parenting plan requires notice regarding travel, there is probably no basis to hold him in contempt. However, no one can give you an...

Can one parent apply for a passport without the others consent when there is an order for joint custody?

If you have joint legal custody, normally the consent of both parents is required to obtain a passport. You should check the State Department's...

What is a trial calendar

That's when a judge hears evidence in your case and renders a decision on the disputed issues. Since you are asking this question, it would appear...

What are my options if I feel my lawyer is guilty of malpractice?

As noted, you need to speak to a legal malpractice attorney regarding your case. You may also want to talk to the State Bar of Georgia regarding...

Can I submit another answer to a modification case if I already submitted one?

You are dealing with two crucial long term issues in your case. At this point, you may have already learned the importance of having an attorney...

Can a judge change a child's last name if mother and father agree to keep name that's on birth certificate? Can it be changed?

You can obtain a name change with the consent of your child's father. Speak to an attorney about the process and the likelihood of success.