If I have been with someone for 3 years are we common law married?

Common law marriage varies from State to State. In Texas, a common law marriage arises when a couple agree that they are married, live together...

Do I need to hire a family attorney ?

Yes you should hire a family law attorney so that you will be properly represented. Issues of child support, visitation, time sharing and other...

I'm on drug offender probation and my male probation officer is meeting me at my house. Could he drug test at my home?

Your PO can drug test you at home if you are on house arrest. He can not, however, observe you in the bathroom urinating. He will probably bring...

Should I file for a modification and violation of order?

Your 12 year old daughter is showing signs of preference. It is up to you to consider her feelings before you do anything to force her to be...

Restraining Order question

The New Jersey order would still be valid and enforceable. However to avoid any uncertainty and to avoid the need to go back to New Jersey to...

He was basically explaining what the back of your ticket says. Even if he was correct, I would still ask you to consider the value of your time to...

Why is my case not in family court? How can i get it from circuit, to family court??

In most jurisdictions including yours, family court is a part of Circuit Court. The Family Division is usually separated because different judges...

Can my employer force me to declare additional tips if they believe my original amount was not enough?

Tips certainly must be reported but the employer cannot force you to declare tips that were not actually earned or collected. Most of the servers...

Can I collect sick time during suspension from work?

Assuming that you were employed, the incident would be a worker's compensation matter. However, you did not fall and the injury incident will be...

How much trouble am i in and what can i expect?

You should speak with a local attorney on this one for further evaluation and advice. If you do not have a criminal record, then you will likely...