This is a serious issue that would justify consulting and possibly retaining an attorney. If you already have an attorney, you should raise the...

Custody of my fiance's son if he dies.

I agree with Mr. Lee. I'd add though that if you and your fiancé did get married, you could potentially have a chance at stepparent visitation,...

Hmm. I don't know what you mean about a 30-day formula. Child support is based on how many days PER YEAR each parent spends with the child. So...

How can a non custodial sue for custody because he has to pay more child support?

Anybody can sue for anything they want, but that doesn't mean they can win. That said, it doesn't mean they can't win either. Anything is...

Does the defendant need to attend the divorce finalization hearing if the marital separation agreement has already been signed?

It depends on the language of the Agreement, but generally, no. Check with the plaintiff's attorney to be sure.

How do I respond to a proposed MDA that I would like to change?

Check with her lawyer first, but I would say there's no reason to reinvent the wheel. If you want just a few changes, there is no sense in wasting...

How can I fix this and what kind of attorney I need

You need to speak to a family law attorney in your area to determine the likelihood that you could succeed in a petition to modify. It really...

My Ex Wife asked called about filing tax for 2012. We were divorced in June or 2012. She said we were to file jointly. I said OK

I agree with Mr. Davidoff and Mr. Munson. I would also say check your divorce papers. If your Marital Dissolution Agreement was drafted well, it...

How can I get primary residential custody when the primary parent and the step mom are accused of child abuse?

First of all, I am sorry to hear that your son has been abused. Depending on the severity of the abuse, it might be a good idea to seek a...

My wife and I are divorcing, during mediation in 2/13 she was told to pay, but I haven't received anything I am disabled.

The facts of your question are not clear enough to begin to answer properly. First of all, who (your attorney or your wife) has failed to give you...