If husband and wife separated and one come into a settlement should the other get half

Depends on the settlement and how it is allocated.

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If my 87 year old mother passes away would I be able to get guardianship over my adult brother who is mentally disabled?

This is a guardianship question, not a "custody" issue. So, look on AVVO for guardianship lawyers in your area.

My colleague is correct. Nothing more to say.

Can I get emergency custody of 10 yr old if the other parent was convicted of felony drug trafficking?

How old is the child? Emergency - probably not but depends on certain other facts. Best bet is to call a lawyer to discuss details and how best...

Im needing to get a divorce. which both parties agree. we have one minor child but his does not live with either of us.

Ms. Augen is correct of course. That said, the child needs to be accounted for in more ways than where he/she is living. The court will be...

Custodial parent is leaving state without permission what steps do the non custodial parent take to stop the move

Relocation more than 50 miles is prohibited without agreement or court order. When a petition for modification is filed, some courts enter a...

Congratulations on new baby!! No it is not common and highly doubtful it will come to be. That said, call a lawyer to deal with this. It does...

Do I need an attorney to file for divorce?

Hire a lawyer who listens and gives advice in plain, simple English - no legal mumbo jumbo. There are billable hour lawyers and those like myself,...

Divorcing, can I sell marital property to pay marital debt?

$5,000.00!!! are you kidding me? Look, you can still get divorced and it does not need to cost a lot of money - certainly not close to $5,000.00....

Lived in FL for 3 yrs but CSA filed in VA. My ex filed a MO to decreaseCS b/c he voluntarily exited the army can i reopen in FL?

If the child support order is from Virginia, based upon your note, you need to go to Virginia to deal with any potential modification. There are...