Hello! I want to know what I can do if my stepfather is willing to get a lawyer to not allow my boyfriend to see me.

You don't tell us how old you are or how old your boyfriend is. If you are under 18, your mother has the right to determine who you will see. If...

My mom wants to get divorced, a contested divorce

Your mother needs to find a way to retain an attorney up front. It is very likely if she is unemployed and her husband "has a lot of money", the...

I agree that you need to hire an attorney and move forward. The fact that you have waited so long will not work in your favor, but as my colleague...

What is the procedure to let my husband adopt my 5yr old son?

You should consult with an adoption attorney. Adoptions are not do it yourself projects. There are many minute details that must be handled in the...

When will my divorce be final?

The distinction between contested and uncontested divorces at the time of filing is whether the parties agree as to all of the issues from the...

Will my mom get sued?

Your mom's obligation with regard to repairs while she is still living in the house should be covered in the settlement agreement or final decree...

Is my job breaking the law?

Tip sharing under certain circumstances is not against the law. However, if that tip sharing plan requires you to share tips with someone who is...

Do I need a lawyer to get guardianship of my kids back?

Congratulations on your sobriety and the hard work you put it to get where you are. If the grandparents are contesting you dissolving the...

Is a signed, notarized agreement dividing property enforceable if signed pre filing for divorce?

A well drafted agreement may be enforceable as a contract. Without seeing the agreement and understanding the full circumstances none of us can...

Generally, when you are not represented by counsel at a mediation, you have a limited amount of time to rescind any agreement you signed (usually...