Does my name have to appear on the offer to buy my house if I am married?

You and your spouse should enter into a stipulation and order to file with the family court that both of you must agree to any sale price of the...

This is probably not enough to change custody, but at the same time is of great concern that your ex wife would forge a doctor's signature. Perhaps...

What should I do, file personal or worker comp?

If you were injured on the job, this would be a workers compensation claim. You could sue this individual personally, but if they are homeless,...

What if you have no idea where you husband is at all?

I wrote a blog on this very topic at our law firm’s web site under family law issues, on how and when to use substituted service when going thru a...

Can I take my 7 year old son to the doctors for an adhd check up ?

If you have joint custody, you need to discuss and agree to medical care. If you cannot, file a motion with the court.

If I'm taking on three times the amount of marital debt as my wife will a Judge still give her possession of my vehicle?

What is the equity in the vehicle (FMV v loan)? The value, if any, has to be considered as part of the division of the marital estate. If there is...

Can I switch my divorce to a legal separation?

You don’t need to wait another 120 days. If you both agree, submit a stipulation and order to convert to a legal separation.

Does a parent, who has already signed their child over to the other parent, have legal rights they can temporarily terminate?

If the father is interfering with her visitation rights, she should consider filing a motion for contempt. If she has rehabilitated herself to the...

I had hired an attorney months ago, and he Is not organized, does not return calls or emails. Court is now on Monday.

I agree with the previous 2 attorneys’ responses. It’s a little late with court on Monday, to be raising concerns about your lawyer being...

When my house sells before my divorce is finalized, does the equity have to go into a trust?

Absent an agreement, the court will order the proceeds held on escrow or trust, pending your final court date.