Can my spouse legally contest my divorce without grounds?

Your spouse can contest the case. To get divorce, you need to plead and prove grounds - unless you have been separated for more than two years. ...

If this is a purely civil case - i.e., paternity case, divorce case, etc., then you are NOT entitled to a public defender. However, there are many...

Why would a states attorney precede with a case when he has no evidence expect word of mouth?

there is no way to answer such a question. the State's attorney has discretion in these matters. You should have an attorney - this alone might...

401K question..

Tis depends on a few factors. If there is no divorce case that is now pending before the Court, she may be able to withdraw funds from that...

We have no assets except "her" 401K. How difficult would it be for me to acquire half or what is equitable..?

I agree - it should not be difficult for you to get 1/2 of the 401(k) - that is, 1/2 of that portion acquired during your marriage. If she had the...

I allowed my 43 year old son with his 7 year old child to move in with me 2years ago...for a few months--how to evict him?

I agree with Judy. If you cannot get him to leave by simply telling him to do so, then you will need to formally evict him - as if he was a...

How can I get back child support from the difference that was paid and what should have been paid once my ex husband income incr

I agree with my colleagues. Child support can only be increased prospectively - i.e., from the day you ask for an increase going forward. The...

How is child support calculated?

His child support obligation to you should not be impacted at all by having another child by another woman. First, he has no child support...

Parental rights

First, the father has no rights - and no obligations - until he is determined to be the father of the child. To do so, either of you will need to...

My 18 yrs old friend is pregnant, not with the father, not involved with the pregnancy. what are her rights? Ie: last name

My colleagues are absolutely correct. The child's last name has nothing to do with a potential child support obligation. However, unless the...