Can a spouse get any of your lump sum ssdi you are awarded?

Generally, no. However, if there is a lump sum awarded for time during the marriage, there could be an issue. This would be particularly true if...

I agree with Mr. Groth's answer. You do need to obtain counsel for this, however, even though you have to pay for it. This is a very serious...

Who gets the house after a divorce ?

Unless you are paying the mortgage with non-marital money, the house is marital property. You are both entitled to 1/2 of the equity in the house...

If you are going through a divorce or custody issue, the court generally wants the children to have their own room separate from the parent. You...

Can I leave my 12yr old daughter with my 11yr old son n 4yr old daughter while I go to work?

This is tricky, due to the younger child. While it might not be considered child endangering per se, you may want to check with your local child...

Could it go against my cousin in a divorce if she is in a relationship with me?

You and your cousin need to listen to her lawyer. He is familiar with the local court and its views on new paramours during a divorce, not to...

How do I start?

I agree with the other answer. However, I would add that the granting of the tax exemption to one or the other parent is based upon a statute. You...

Do teenage children have to have a bed to sleep in when visiting the noncustodial parent?

Courts generally require a child to have a bed in each home. If you have shared parenting, you should take this issue to mediation. If you do not,...

After divorce papers were served and restraining order file,my husband had the locks changed on our home.

As I do not practice in your county, I do not know what the restraining orders say. However, generally, one spouse cannot deny the other spouse...

In Ohio, your inherited property belongs to you. To have it returned, however, you will need a court order, which you can request when you file for...