I want to modify my custody schedule. What do I need to prove in court ? From 50/50 to full.

The general rule is that physical custody may not be modified unless the current custodial environment endangers the children. More facts must be...

My ex wife has failed to refinance the 2nd mortgage on the home we once owned. Can I pay it off and file a lien on the property?

It's not clear from your post whether or not your ex-wife is even required to refinance the 2nd mortgage in the first place. Assuming the divorce...

Reverse a Karon waiver?

Many more details must be known to determine whether or not grounds exist to vacate the Karon waiver. Here is a link to the statute on reopening...

I am planning to marry a Mexican citizen. I need advice to protect my assets in case of a divorce.

I'm not licensed to practice law in Mexico, so I can't address their law, but if you're expecting that any potential divorce would occur in...

Going through bad divorce. Can't agree on homestead. How will husband's deposit of $10K (inheritance) be considered in Court?

The $10,000 inheritance is Husband's non-marital property. However, the analysis does not end there. It is the legal obligation of a party...

I have shared legal custody and full physical custody.Can my children be taken away if my bf is an ex felon and on parole?

Having a felony conviction is not in-and-of-itself a reason to modify custody. It would have to be proven that your boyfriend endangers the...

How should I go about division of retirement funds if there is no agreement with spouse? How would Court rule on that?

Most retirement accounts are pre-tax accounts, meaning they are assets subject to income tax when distributions are taken. Thus, a regular savings...

Would I be put in contempt if I do not pay 1/2 of the marital house mortgage? What does "putting in contempt" mean?

"Contempt of court" is another way of saying "in violation of a court order." It is not advisable. Usually the consequences of doing so will be...

With the father's consent, changing the name of a child is easy. Without his consent, it is difficult. Here is an article I have published on...

I have a weird resident/family situation happening and I just want to know if I have any legal rights during this time.

This is very odd. If in fact your ex-boyfriend was awarded the house in the divorce, then why is he letting his ex-wife move back in? If in fact...