When are minors used in family law trials?

For a minor to testify in a family law proceeding a Motion to Allow Testimony of a Minor must first be filed and argued before the court. The court...

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How can my husband adopt my 12 yr old son?

Your Husband can adopt your son through the process of a stepparent adoption. The biological father will need to consent to the adoption but if he...

What are my rights?

Seek out and consult with an Family Law attorney in the area where the mother is located. Any action you bring to establish your rights to or with...

Qdro on 401k

You need to hire a Family Law attorney to review the 401K Plan, each plan is different, draft a QDRO, submit it to the plan administrator for...

Can a wife be evicted from a house prior to divorce if the house is the sole property of the husband?

No, the Wife can not be evicted and she may even have a marital interest in the home if the mortgage was paid down during the marriage, even if the...

Can I demand a paternity test during a pregnancy if the mother in question claims that I am the father and how?

If the mother gives birth to the child in New York, then jurisdiction over the child will be in New York. You should address your question to New...

Do I need an attorney

Mr. Gufford has sufficiently answered your question. I would only add that the change from a 50/50 time sharing arrangement to one that provides...

Going through Simplified Dissolution of Marriage. Considering not filing financial affidavit to make things easier?

A 16 month marriage would not generally give cause for an alimony award but not filing a financial affidavit would give cause for the court to...

The ledger can only be adjusted with an order instructing the clerk to make such an adjustment. If the 2008 order did not have specific...

What would I do to stop paying my exwife support & get a case opened for her to pay me since my daughter lives with me now

Yes, the child support can be modified. You will need to file a Supplemental Petition for Modification of the Final Judgment, together with a few...