I'm 6 mos pregnant and in the midst of breaking up with the father. Can I leave him off the birth cert. to retain full custody?

You may leave the father off of the birth certificate but that ultimately will not get you "full custody." Unless the father is a danger to his...

Can a chronically mentally ill woman who's not always in touch w/ reality legally sign her rights away to her child in adoption?

Your question blends two similar, but different concepts and also reflects some common misconceptions. First of all, your birth mother was on...

Can my ex husband rent out our home? I am on the deed but not the mortgage.

You need to review your divorce decree carefully. Does it state that he maintains control and responsibility for the home until you two decide to...

How can my boyfriend gain legal custody over his niece?

You may be able to obtain a formal guardianship over your boyfriend's niece. This involves a court proceeding and you would likely need the...

Can they do this?

Expungement is a slippery concept. I agree that the safest way to answer application questions is to say that yes you were convicted but the...

My ex wife lied to me about what she was entitled to and what she wasn't entitled to during our divorce last January.

I cannot tell from your question whether or not your ex-wife provided false information on her financial disclosure statement. If she did, you may...

Is it possible to change a child custody agreement after the first divorce hearing it has already been decided ?

In WI the first hearing in a divorce is the temporary order hearing. Temporary orders are entered which govern the time period until your final...

My wife has filed for divorce. She asked me to leave a little more than two years ago and I moved out. After about a year, she

An award of maintenance is based upon a number of factors. From the facts you set forth I cannot give an opinion on the likelihood of your wife...

Can I sue my former spouse for her advandced education?

I agree with my colleagues, Richard and Karyn. At a final divorce hearing, parties need to decide whether to request or to waive maintenance...

Your ex husband may be in contempt of court for failing to abide by the joint custody portion of your agreement and the court's order. Joint...