How can my boyfriend gain legal custody over his niece?

File a guardianship. If the parents won't agree you will need to prove they are unfit; however, if she is in jail that makes it pretty easy.

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talk to your school counselor or liaison officer. They can contact social services.

My husband physically abused me and I have left the family home with my children. Can I leave the state of Wi with my children?

if there are no orders to the contrary, you can take your children and leave; however, make sure he knows where the children are.

Are my kids able to receive social security benefits when my ex is incarcerated?

You can apply for state services. It is likely you would be eligible for assistance.

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

You can go back to court and ask for an order to sell the home (or ask to split the rental income)

Can a Financial Disclosure Statement be used for the purpose of waive of Guardian Ad Litem fees?

Yes, it can be used as a basis for a waiver of GAL fees. You just include your income. If you are paid weekly multiply by 4.3 (biweekly 2.15)

I got subpoenaed to testify in a sexual assault case. What happens if I go to court but do not testify?

call the victim witness office and discuss this with them as they can tell you whether they really expect the trial to go. If you lie you can be...

There is no "trial". he will get a revocation hearing to determine whether he violated his probation and whether his probation should be revoked....

I am buying out my partner in a LLC, what are the things to include in the separation agreement

don't be penny wise and pound foolish, at a minimum have an attorney look at it before you sign it. Spending some money now could save you a ton...

My landlord has another tenant harrassing me for the rent and threatneing me. What can i do

You can pay your rent on time. Unless it is due on Friday (which normally rent is due the 1st of the month), you are late and eviction can be...