The laws on property division on divorce vary from state to state, but generally speaking, I don't see the court dividing up a retirement plan that...

If i owned my house before I met my husband, do I have to give him any thing when we divorce?

You need to check with an experienced family lawyer in your state. Divorce property laws vary from state to state. Generally speaking, simply...

How do I get half of my ex-husband's retirement that I was awarded in our divorce decree?

Have an experienced family lawyer review your divorce decree. Ordinarily, retirement benefits are secured by a qualified domestic relations order...

What are my rights when I have primary placement and sole custody of my daughter and her mother has reasonable visitation?

Unfortunately, there is little you can do and it is not that unusual of a situation. If you prevent or block her from having placement on her...

Is an e-mail binding in divorce procedures?

E mails would not be binding on you, nor for that matter, any communications on settlement that you two discussed out of court. The only way any...

Do I need a divorce attorney

Usually, it is built into the divorce decree if the wife wants her maiden name restored to her. If she did not take her maiden name back at the...

Spousal support and divorce

You can send him a letter requesting support, but the better way would be to file for divorce or legal separation and request an initial court...

My spouse and I are having a baby, and we want to take my children from a previous relationship to family counseling...

If you have joint legal custody with your ex spouse, you cannot take your children of that marriage to counseling without discussing it with your...

What will happen if i get an attorney? Can he be in trouble for this? Advice please?

Yes, you need to file either an immediate contempt motion over the father or a motion to enforce physical placement for his interfering with your...

What are the laws for getting full custody of a child when the other parent has abandoned the child?

I assume you mean "placement" of your son, and not "custody," as "custody" refers to decision making. If you are looking to modify joint custody to...