Are there special factors involved for a divorce if we have adopted child?

Once the adoption has been finalized, the child would be treated like any child born of the marriage. There are a number of preplanning things that...

My husband was ordered to pay $18,497.01 for child support. What does he need to do to get this fixed?

While you may feel as though you have provided a lot of details, and you certainly have, the fact of the matter is that an attorney would need to...

Wife is posting she can get my military retirement in 7 years I was retired before I meet her with no kids does she have claim

If you were retired before you were married, your wife has no entitlement to you military retirement.

Divorce mediation lasted a few days. Came to agreement and other party didn't sign. Now what?

You cannot require the other party to sign the mediated agreement. At this point, you are probably faced with setting your case for trial. It may...

When someone gets arrested for domestic violence but the next day is released on no harm contact , do they need a lawyer

She should absolutely retain an attorney to represent her. It is now not just a matter between the two parties. An arrest has been made and, while...

Custody

Except for allegations of abuse and violence during the mediation, in general what takes place in mediation is confidential, which means you cannot...

My deceased mother's biological mother passed away. Am I entitled to a portion of her estate? My mother was abandoned at age 6.

In order for you to have a meaningful answer, you are going to have to confer with an attorney and go over the specifics of your situation. Lay...

What do I file when my ex refuses to coordinate attendance at court ordered private mediation?

You might choose to file a Motion to Enforce and for Contempt and detail each and every attempt that you made to coordinate the mediation and the...

The term "liquidation date" is somewhat unusual. If the document does not define the term, you might have an argument as to ambiguity. On the other...

When a divorce is filed, does a spouse have to wait until the divorce is finalized to start receiving alimony.

The spouse does not have to wait until the divorce is finalized to start receiving alimony. In order to receive alimony while the case is pending,...