The Will has to be filed in the county that the deceased lived in for the past 30 consecutive days in order for anyone to be named executor and...

Can I withdraw my attorney after a family court (child custody) case is closed (adjourned...over for more than a year)?

You can ask him to prepare a stipulation that you both agree he will withdraw from representation. You both sign it and submit it to the court, and...

Yes, you can publish the obituary if you are paying the costs.

My husband had an affair and got the woman pregnant. She is now threatening to keep the baby from him, what are his rights?

He will need to file a paternity action. She cannot keep the baby from him if it is determined to be his child, which should be determined by a...

How does one go about getting a father for abandonment and/or terminating rights?

To have him removed as the father, you would need to complete and file a petition to terminate parental rights. This can be very challenging, and...

A divorce decree in 1982 was never paid to me by my ex husband... He just passed away. Is there still time for me to collect?

It depends whether the judgement is enforceable after the 20 year statute of limitations. You should contact an attorney to help you file a claim...

If I have to file a motion of contempt on my ex, can I request that they be responsible for the filing fees?

You can request all fees related to having to file the motion, on top of the monies your ex has not paid in violation of the court order. If the...

Mother of child not paying support or 50% of variable expenses as ordered.

You will need to file a motion for contempt and address every part of the order she is not following. You should consult with a family law...

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

You can go to court to ask for a more permanent arrangement and for there to be consequences for the mother of she continues to keep not using her...

Can a landlord garnish rent from a tenant who has passed away? If so, would it be for the remainder of the lease?

It will depend on the language in the lease. Assuming that the deceased signed a one year lease, and there is still time left on the lease, the...