Do I owe him the money back

Why would someone give you $9,000? What was expected in return?

Will it be double dipping if you do not claim Alimony when getting social security?

Alimony is tax deductible for the payor and taxable to the payee. Alimony is considered income and should probably be claimed. As you suspect,...

Do we have to respond to letter from DHS?

Child support generally stops if the paying parent passes away. You may need an attorney to review the child support order and determine the...

Child custody/ visitation

CPS generally does not require a permanent termination of parental rights as reunification is always the goal in most cases. Most clearly, an...

What can a pro per do against discovery abuses? It is understood that hiring a lawyer is an option.

It doesn't matter if they were available. If the production was objected to, then the document exchange was not required until after the Court...

In most cases with a reputable law firm, the settlement check is received within a week to two weeks.

What steps do I need to take to get papers for my kids dad to sign over his rights and my husband to adopt them

A step parent adoption will require notice to the biological father. Depending upon the affidavit, it may or may not be sufficient for the Court's...

What is your opinion on what i should do?

I would pay the money and put the matter behind you. Having three kids with a fourth on the way is not a defense to stealing.

Child support is calculated by state statute based upon the total income of both parents. Even if the visitation is 50/50, his salary being twice...

Should I turn my private dance class into a business? Where can I start if I don't have my own space?

When I started my practice many years ago, I began with two clients. 35 years later, I have represented more than 5,000. Start out spending as...