You do not have to give your wife half of your 401(k). Your wife may request a portion of it up to 50%, but she is not automatically entitled to it.

If I file for divorce (common law marriage) while currently in a custody hearing does that cancel out the custody hearing?

This is a complex question. Common law marriage is no longer recognized in Alabama as of January 1, 2017. You would need to be able to go back...

No. Child support does not stop when the mother gets married.

Is a "closed" case in domestic violence dismissed?

A criminal record of domestic violence, whether closed or not can be used in a custody case.

If I am 18, do I have to have my biological dads consent to be adopted by my step dad?

In Alabama, the age of majority is 19. You would need to wait until you are 19 to be adopted as an adult. There are also lots of legal...

Can i adopt my 7yo step daughter with a fair amount of ease and money and are there govt programs to help you do that?

You will need to file what is called a Step-Parent adoption. You will also need to hire an attorney to help you with this matter. Adoptions are...

Can my child see me ex-husband?

This depends upon your child custody arrangement with your daughter's father. If you have a right of first refusal clause and you are allowing her...

What do I do in this situation?

Contact the Volunteer Lawyers program in your area to see if you qualify for assistance. Also, in a dependency case all petitioners are entitled to...

Need to file a CR 60(b) motion to vacate a fraudulent divorce in Alabama

I am unsure of what your question actually is. If you are asking whether you need to file a Rule 60(b) Motion, I would need more facts, such as the...

How do we object to a child relocating?

While I am not an attorney in WI, I would hire an attorney to help with filing an objection with the Court and a Modification of Child Custody....