How to i get a divorce from someone in a different country?

The short answer is "File in your home jurisdiction and proceed with service." Generally, only one party needs to be a resident of the state...

Am I obligated to keep a tv that is my ex's who was arrested for domestic violence against me or can I toss it w/o being sued?

The short answer is "probably, yes." To provide you legal cover, I would propose you do the following. 1) Send the lawyer a letter; 2) In...

I have a kid with a man that is now lives in another country. is there any way to collect child support?

The short answer is "Likely, no." Unfortunately, even if an award is established (and you should be able to do this regardless of whether the...

First, as a parent words cannot adequately express the sorrow I feel for your daughter and family owing to this experience. Second, to give you...

The short answer is, "Not anymore...and even if you could, only if you want to pay more to your soon-to-be ex-spouse later, and possibly find...

The father of my daughters wants visitation rights to them unsupervised. How can I stop this from happening?

The short answer to your question is, "Yes, it is possible--but whether its likely is more complicated." As previously stated, much will depend...

Am I really married?

The short answer is, "If your marriage was valid at the time of registration in Mexico, then it remains valid in the United States." The long...

How can I make it legally possible for my parents to be legal guardians of my two daughters if something were to happen to me?

The short answer is, "probably not." In Minnesota, absent a showing of neglect/abuse/etc. against the father compromising the health and safety...

Can I move out if I am 18 and I have a baby.

The short answer is, "Not unless you are emancipated." Contrary to at least one response on this site, the age of majority (aka, legal...

The short answer is "Contact Legal Aid, the state bar association, or local law schools for reduced fee or free (pro bono) legal...