I am being denied visitation by my childs mother and the court system and have done nothing wrong but behind on Child support.

Since the local Children Services Board has your child, and since the mother has refused to accept the child back into her home, file an immediate...

Should I get a lawyer?

As someone who frequently sits as a prosecutor, I can tell you – hire local counsel. Generally speaking, most states use the legal limit of .08--...

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How much time does one have to file for a de novo hearing

The time to file objections to a Referee's / Magistrate's decision is typically very short, depending on which state you reside in. Normally, time...

Am I better off refinancing our ex-marital jointly held home or paying it off in full?

You will need to go back to Court in order to litigate this one. I believe you are best served by paying off the home, after you go to court and...

Will I face criminal charges if I do not send my 16 year old son back to his father's home in Florida?

You have an existing court order of shared parenting or joint custody. While the court may listen, as one of several factors, to the wishes of...

I have a friend who can't afford an attorney to enforce a divorce decree, Are there any free attorneys that might help him?

There are multiple places he can try to call. Try to get help through his County Bar Association first, as they can normally point him in the right...

My children have investment and other accounts in their names but my ex-husband won't give me account information?

Go back to court immediately with your attorney and seek an order for disclosure of the information. While you may not have the rights to the...

How do I get a divorce with no money or assets?

I am sorry that you find yourself in these unfortunate circumstances. Since you have no assets, I suggest that you either approach your local Legal...

Can husband legally change the locks on a rental house?

If both of your names were on the rental agreement or the lease, this would be an easier question. Since only his name is on the lease, he has a...

No response to divorce petition. Default divorce?

First question – was he served with the divorce, and have you satisfied the requirements of service of process? It sounds like a default case,...