If you have been given a subpoena to testify, there is not much you can do to get out of it. First, a subpoena is a court order for you to appear....

I just found out my marriage is not legal due to a divorce not being finalized. Can I use my maiden name in WV?

You will likely have to go to court to ask for a declaratory judgment stating your marriage was void. If not, there will be no official court...

Husband married 2nd wife while still married to 1st, after 1st wife divorce he married 3rd wife while still married to 2nd

If he was married to the 2nd wife at the time of the marriage, then you would have a strong argument that the marriage is void. You should consult...

How can I keep ownership of property in a divorce?

There are several factors that go into division of property. One of the most important is the length of the marriage. Other things the court will...

I have not even been served yet, but my wife says if I don't sign a form I cant have our kids on weekend. This isn't right is it

She should not force you to sign some paperwork. If she does, the paperwork you sign will likely not be enforceable. Of course, you can just go...

Can a judge's mistake be fixed on a ruling that was almost 30 days ago?

You will have to do something fast such as file a motion to alter, amend, or vacate or a motion to set aside. These are normally done within the...

CAN A SPOUSE WHO DID NOT CONTRIBUTE GET HALF OF CHECKING SAVINGS AND RETIREMENT IF THEY RAPED YOU

I think you are going to have a tough time proving that he raped you, first of all. Especially if you are still together. As for the retirement,...

Can you reside in same home with spouse during a divorce?

Of course, you can remain in the same home and be "separated." You can sleep in one room and the other party can sleep in the other. However, it...

My husband died we had a interlocutory judgement of dissolution of marriage, before he died. we were married for 28 years, what

Well, of course, you do not have to worry about a divorce any longer. However, my question is why would your daughter and stepson take everything...

How can I serve contempt papers of I don't know where my ex lives?

If you do not know where she lives and she is trying to avoid service, you may want to consider having her served via publication.