I bought a home in FL with my husband, in 1996 I left for NJ in July 2011 he just passed away What are my rights as the spouse?

I would also like to add that if your spouse died without a will you are entitled to an intestate share, which is potentially larger than a spousal...

Who is more neutral, a mediator or a judge?

I like Attorney Lampert's answer, but I believe it depends on the mediator and the judge. Both come with their own personal backgrounds and...

Can I be denied my child because of a health condition?

No, it's not a good reason. You need to go to court to pursue your rights.

My wife has decided to give our newborn daughter her maiden name instead of her leal married name without telling me. Is it ok

http://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2011/382.013 this is the statute that governs a baby's name.

Family dispute, father's right violated

Your child's legal name is the name on her birth certificate.

If I voluntarily terminate my rights will all of my obligations be terminated?

I agree with the prior two attorneys. Parents are not allowed to voluntarily terminate their parental rights because the State has a policy...

How can ex husband rights be terminated?

I don't believe that the fact that your ex husband has not seen your daughter in 2-1/2 years would support a petition to terminate his parental...

Living in house where man died

You need to hire an attorney to contact the personal representative, most likely through her lawyer, to get your property back. There are at least...

What do i do to file for sole custody for my 3 brothers even though im only 18yr old?

I am so sorry that you are in this situation. Attorney Rose has given you good advice, but I think it may be beyond your financial ability to hire...

I agree with Attorney Pippen regarding the life estate. Your father can create a trust stating what your brother can, and can't do with the house....