My wife is concerned a judge may award joint custody of her children with her ex. Please read below for more info.

Child support is a non-waiveable obligation of the parents. So your wife cannot waive it and she has the right to go back and collect it. The...

I singed a contract to buy a house with a completion date of Nov/Dec of 2012. Now the builders wants Jan 2013

Review your contract to determine whether it provides for an automatic extension right and, if it does, upon what grounds. New Home Purchase and...

I went against our divorce agreement and worked out a joint physical custody arrangement. Will this hurt me?

The "bible" of what you can and can't do is the Final Decree and any settlement agreement that was included in the document. As to visitation, many...

There are a number of possible defenses, even where you sign something purporting to be a "contract." For instance, some of what you are describing...

What can I do in GA if my ex who has recently been awarded custody of my 13 yr old daughter moved to FL w/o notice

You did not indicate whether you have a visitation schedule or who has custody. If you have joint legal custody and a visitation schedule that is...

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Can I retain ex-tenant's deposit for the specific damages listed below?

It is important, with security deposits, to provide both a move in and move out inspection and a written report of any deficiencies for which you...

I am paying off the other party in a partition suit on my home. The lawyer with whom I have been dealing wants me to make the

WHen you indicate that you are "paying off" the other party in a partition suit, it suggests that there is an agreement to buy them out rather than...

My former Attorney is suing for more legal fees post divorce. He is requesting my presence at a deposition. Am I required to go?

You indicate that your former attorney is suing (you I assume?). Has suit actually been filed or is he just saying that he is going to sue you. If...

How long from the date of a job do I have to tae a en to courtor non-payment?

The answer here depends on what kind of agreement it was and who the parties are. If, for instance, you are a subcontractor who performed work for...

Recently bought a home with my wife, can I legally take her name off ownership?

Your wife can "quit claim" (by deed) her interest in the property to you or to anyone else. If you have a mortgage, be aware, this can be a...