Do I file for divorce in the state were we live in, or the state I live in now?

There are specific venue and jurisdiction statutes that detail which county district court you should file in. There are residency requirements...

Can I voluntarily give up my rights to my children?

It is doubtful that you could voluntarily terminate your rights to your child. The fundamental pubic policy is that there needs to be two parents...

Contempt hearing for unpaid child support and I am unemployed.

You need to make SOME monthly support payments -- no matter how small. Show you are making a good faith effort to pay something for the support...

I have been married for 27 years and gave up my career to raise the children. I am worried I will be left penniless.

On a 27 year marriage, there is a presumption that all assets/debts will be divided 50/50 -- regardless of whose name is on the title, mortgage,...

I am worried about my 20 yr old daughter who has addiction issues.

You really need to speak to a criminal defense attorney about this issue. Just because police say they are issuing charges, doesn't mean that is...

I have a 15 yr old son who's father lives in a different town my son has no friends out there he spends all his time in his brm.

In Racine and Kenosha Counties, around the age of 14-15-16, children have a voice in the placement schedule. Now, this doesn't mean that the...

In my divorce 401k was frozen till tax issuess were solved. what do I do to get the 401k unfrozen?

Post-judgment matters - especially financial ones -- should be reviewed by an attorney. I suggest you consult with an experienced family law...

I have found that if NEITHER party is represented in a private action, and the case involves a GAL, I have seennLake County Judges tell the GAL in...

Your husband isn't the child's father, and he has no obligation to provide financial support to a child you had with another man. Unless you can...

If you are unhappy with your lawyer, don't waste time moving on to someone new. The attorneys will take care of all the paperwork because that is...

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