What are the laws for a 7 year old girl and 11 year old boy sleeping in bunk beds and in the same room?

There are no laws; it’s a matter of parental discretion; while it may not be appropriate for teenagers of the opposite sex to share a bedroom, at 7...

Does $4,000 sound right for the amount that should be in 401K?

Have your spouse sign a pension and 401k authorization and write a letter with the authority to all of his current and past employers to...

My ex and i have joint custody recently threaten to take one of the twins can he do that ?

File a motion with the court to establish placement of the twins so you both have a schedule when you will be spending time with them and to avoid...

File a motion for contempt for failing to pay the expenses; make sure you have proof in advance that you have given them copies of all the past due...

Can I move in with a different family member at age 17 without my parents legally bringing me back home?

Your parents are responsible for you until you are 18. Once you turn 18 you can live anywhere you want and do whatever you want; until then, you...

Can my wife avoid having her tax return taken if we file jointly and I owe back taxes?

The best option to avoid your tax refund being seized, would be to file separate but married taxes for 2017. She could file for innocent spouse...

I'm trying to figure out my legal rights as a step parent.

I recently wrote a blog on this topic at our law firm’s web site. Step parents can petition for third party visitation, but not placement. If your...

What can I do?

Third parties should not be listed as contacts and you should be able to have her removed. If she or your ex continue to interfere, you might want...

The ring is considered marital property. Inter spousal gifts are not exempt from property division under Wisconsin law.

Will I still have full custody?

Your message is sort of confusing. If you have a court order in place as to sole custody and primary placement, why are you concerned about his...