My ex died. Do I have a claim on his estate or life insurance for my court ordered spousal support, past due and /or future?

You may have a claim against the estate, or you may be entitled to life insurance proceeds. It all depends on how your judgment of divorce reads....

Does "Grandma" count as a daycare cost for child support?

You say you "know" the grandparents are providing free daycare, but the real issue is not what you know but what you can prove in court. In...

Can my ex get half custody?

I concur with brother counsel. In order to obtain a change of custody, he will have to demonstrate a change of circumstances, and that is very...

Can I move my daughter out of state?

If he has no order establishing custodial rights, you can leave. But, until you and your child live in another state for six months, he can file a...

What are my chances of being able to move out of state with my child? Never married, have a custody order.

It sounds to me as if you have a relatively strong case for a motion to change domicile, and I have handled many such cases. However, a change of...

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Can I get joint custody of my daughter?

Whether you can obtain a modification of custody or parenting time is a complex issue of facts and very precise legal standards. The brief...

Friends of mine have a 14 yr old grandson, who recently lost his mother, their daughter, unexpectedly this spring.

I know you mean well, but this is obviously not a forum for teaching "how to get custody of a grandson." The short answer is that your friends...

Will I be responsible for my boyfriends child support if we get married?

No, she cannot.

What are my custody rights after three years of not knowing that I had a child?

Your rights would have to be asserted in court, and might require a paternity test unless the bio-mother is willing to acknowledge you are the...

I have full custody of my two children and live in the state of Pennsylvania, but my ex lives in the state of MI and we have

It is regrettable that you waited until the summer is upon you and your children to address your concerns. Certainly, disobeying the court order is...