When I run out of funds what are my options

You need to make payment arrangements with your current attorney if you want them to continue to represent you. You can also consider parting ways...

Do I have the right to change my baby's last name without the father's permission if he did not sign the birth certificate?

If you were not married to this person and you have not been to court to have him adjudicated in a paternity case of being the biological father,...

Can you request DeNovo only on a final hearing?

I recently wrote a blog at our law firm's web site on motions de novo; you have an automatic right to appeal an order after hearing made by a court...

Can my ex collect alimony when he is unemployed because of being in jail and claiming mental illness so can't work?

It is difficult to answer your question without more facts. Are you divorced or is the case still pending? If you are divorced, how long have you...

Is this a violation of joint custody?

If there is a temporary court order as to joint custody, your spouse doesn't get to decide unilaterally on where the child gets put into pre school...

Do I need to have divorce papers when I retire. I am remarried.

I wouldn't see why you would need your divorce decree for purposes of retiring, but it is always a good idea to hold on to important legal papers,...

Since grandparents are usually not parties in a family law case, absent extraordinary circumstances, the answer to your question is no, the...

Can I sue this kid for what he did to my vehicle?

As a minor, no you cannot start a lawsuit and you cannot equally sue your friend who is a minor. If your friend took your car without permission,...

How do I move more than 150 miles away?

if the child was born out of wedlock and paternity is not established, your ex has no legal rights to the child under Wisconsin law. If paternity...

Can we stop paying an ex-wife maintenance?

There is no set answer on your question. The answer is that it really depends on the facts of the case, and who the judge might be and their view...