How is the amount of child support calculated for each child that I have?

If you are paying a court-ordered $300 for the first child, that should be 20% of your net income. For the two after-born children, you should...

Do I HAVE to sign the deed for the sale transaction? If I don't sign off, can she still sell the house without my signature?

Something doesn't sound quite right. If an estate is opened and your sister is executor, she has authority as representative of the estate to sign...

I've always felt an appraisal (which you pay for) is a little more reliable than a realtor's market analysis (which you don't pay for). An...

How can an attorney help me? Ie Ive read that there is required maintenance and child support even in joint custody.

Talk with an experienced family law attorney in your area and he or she will tell you how you can be helped. Don't rely on what others tell you...

Will I pay 20% of my income in child support to my ex and will he then pay me 28% for the other two based on his current wages?

Be advised that the provisions in the statute regarding custody have been amended. The word custody no longer appears in the statute. Regardless,...

What happens if 1 party stops contributing to the mortgage?

The mortgage company does not care where the payments come from, as long as they keep coming. Assuming the mortgage is in both parties' names, the...

Is there a way to remove her from his property deed and/or can he atleast add a family member onto his deed without her present?

That will depend on how he quitclaimed it to her. Did he quitclaim his entire interest? Or did he quitclaim it by adding her to title and...

What does guardian ad item mean? Does it relate to child custody? Does it have an affect if we are still living together

A guardian ad litem (GAL) is assigned to act as an advocate for the minor children. The GAL investigates the facts of the case, interviews the...

If I accept a lump sum settlement do I have to pay taxes on it? Also, Can I still go back and ask for help with college?

Child support it not taxable. If you have a child presently in college, you should seek contribution as you may be barred from seeking retroactive...

Can a tenant serve me for a lawsuit at my rental property?

Generally, you can be served anywhere you can be found. Time to retain an attorney to defend the suit.