What are my rights?

You have what lawyers refer to as a "grey area marriage." This means it is not considered a short term marriage or a long term marriage but rather...

Been married for 8 years never seen him for the whole time

You can file for a Divorce and then proceed with a "diligent search" in order to attempt to locate him. This will take some time but there are...

I present the documents for a simplify divorce no children no property with debt but he hire a lawyer what do i have to do?

Often it is easier for either one or both parties to have representation. Pro Se litigants routinely forget to file all the documents necessary or...

Name change after divorce

You should file a Petition for Name Change (as an adult). In the Petition you may list out your reason for the request and answer the relevant...

In a divorce case about a year ago we had a hearing set after we didn't agree on everything at mediation. I thought this 'hearin

I'm not sure if you are talking about a Modification issue now? If that is the case, either party can motion the court for a Trial on the disputed...

My Husband has been cheating, I have 3 kids by him, he is the main breadmaker?

You need to file for a divorce and allege that you need spousal support in the form of alimony and plead for child support. Through the...

In your ex's Answer to your Petition, any factual dispute you will address at a Trial (which in your contested divorce will be the Final Hearing). ...

Divorce question

When you view the divorce petition, there should be numbers next to statements of fact: i.e., where the parties were married, this is an action for...

FL-spouse served petition for dissolution, returned all papers except for financial affidavit.

If your brother is attempting to file a simplified petition for dissolution then he might want to go ahead and file the documents he has already...

Does my brother have a chance?

Your brother needs to file for custody either through a Paternity action or Dissolution of Marriage (if they are married). It will depend on...